Scientific Variables

In your experiment, the thing you measure is called the...

• independent

• dependent

• control

• ruler

In an experiment, the variable you change is called the...

• independent

• dependent

• control

• spam

These variables keep the experiment fair by keeping things the same...

• independent

• dependent

• control

• the law

Which variable is the data that you measure and record in the lab?

• independent

• dependent

• control

• math

Which of these contains steps in the right order?

• Ask a question, state your hypothesis, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
• State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
• Ask a question, research, state your hypothesis, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
• State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, make a conclusion, experiment, analyze

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

• scientific method

• scientific procedure

• data collection

• analysis of data

Performing a test or experiment allows you to test your ___________.

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• senses

• question

Ben makes five paper helicopters with different wing lengths. He drops them the same way from a height of two meters for five trials each. He records the amount of time it takes for each helicopter to fall to the ground.

What is the independent variable?

• Dropping the same way

• Wing Length

• Amount of time it takes the helicopter to hit the floor

• Dropping from the same height

Ben makes five paper helicopters with different wing lengths. He drops them the same way from a height of two meters for five trials each. He records the amount of time it takes for each helicopter to fall to the ground.

What is the dependent variable?

• Dropping the same way

• Wing Length

• Amount of time it takes the helicopter to hit the floor

• Dropping from the same height

Ben makes five paper helicopters with different wing lengths. He drops them the same way from a height of two meters for five trials each. He records the amount of time it takes for each helicopter to fall to the ground.

What are two CONSTANTS? (Select 2 answers)

• Dropping the same way

• Wing Length

• Amount of time it takes the helicopter to hit the floor

• Dropping from the same height