Experimental Design and Variables

The variable the is changed on purpose is..

• Constant
• Control
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

What is the DEPENDENT variable (effect) in this experiment?

"Does eating breakfast improve test score?"

• eating breakfast or not

• the grade you got on the test

• what time you get up in the morning

• what you eat for breakfast

What is the INDEPENDENT variable (cause)in this experiment?
"Which type of metal, copper or aluminum, conducts heat faster?" 

• size of metal
• types of metal
• time it takes to heat up
• shape of the metal

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the DEPENDENT variable (effect) in this experiment?
"Do tall people jump further than short people?"

• height of the person
• weight of the person
• how fast the person runs
• how far the person jumps

Diego wants to know how drinking milk affects how tall Dora grows. Which is the independent variable?

• Drinking milk.

• Diego's growth.

• Dora's growth.

• Chocolate or plain milk.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

How many variables should you change in an experiment?

• none
• 1
• 2 or more
• depends on the type of experiment

Tags

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

A study was done to determine to figure out if HOW LONG YOU SLEEP affects your TEST SCORE. The CONTROLLED variable is...

• test scores

• place you sleep

• hours of sleep

How well do you understand how to determine the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in an experiment.

• I understand this well

• I kind of get this

• I sort of get it, but get confused sometimes

• I don't get this at all.

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

What is a factor that is measured for change in an experiment?

• control
• constant
• independent variable
• dependent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What part of an experiment contains the data tables and graphs?

• Analysis

• Conclusion

• Hypothesis

• Materials

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1