Scientific Method and Graphing

The --- variable is found on the y-axis.

• Dependent

• Independent

The factors that remain the same in an experiment are known as -----.

• Variables

• Controls

• Constants

• Trials

The --- variable is located on the x-axis.

• Independent

• Dependent

This type of graph shows "change over time."

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Circle graph

• Line plot

This type of graph is used when comparing data by counting.

• Line graph

• Bar graph

• Circle graph

• Histogram

What is the independent variable on this graph?

• Number of push ups

• Days

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

During which month did Sam have a weight of 73 Kg?

• January

• February

• May

• March

Which method of transportation was used the least?

• Car

• School bus

• Walking

• Bicycle

A student is studying the effect of studying on getting good grades. What is the independent variable?

• Whether or not the student studies

• The type of grades the student receives

If your eat a lot of candy without properly brushing your teeth then you will develop cavities. What is the dependent variable?

• Eating a lot of candy without properly brushing your teeth

• The number of cavities developed