Variables in Science

What is the independent variable in this experiment: Will an egg float higher in water with more salt?​

• type of egg

• amount of salt in the water

• how high the egg floats

What is the dependent variable in this experiment: Will an egg float higher in water with more salt?​

• type of egg

• amount of salt in the water

• how high the egg floats

Does the amount of homework I complete have an effect on my science test scores? What is the independent variable in this question?

• what class the homework is for

• how much homework I do

• my test scores

Does the amount of homework I complete have an effect on my science test scores? What is the dependent variable in this question?

• what class the homework is for

• how much homework I do

• my test scores

Does the amount of homework I complete have an effect on my science test scores? What could be the control variable in this question?

• what class the homework is for

• how much homework I do

• my test scores

What is the independent variable in this experiment: Will a plant grow higher with more light?

• Amount of light

• Plant height

• Type of soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the dependent variable in this experiment: Will a plant grow higher with more light?

• Amount of light

• Plant height

• Type of soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What could be a control variable in this experiment: Will a plant grow higher with more light?

• Amount of light

• Plant height

• Type of soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6