Variables in Science

The variable the is changed on purpose is..

• Constant
• Control
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable

The variable that is being tested, counted, or measured and is responding to the independent variable is known as 

• Control
• Constant
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable

Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid? What is the independent variable?

• Brand of paper towel
• Amount of water absorbed

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

What you measure or observe in an experiment.

• constant variable

• controlled variable

• dependent variable

• independent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The ONE thing you change in an experiment.

• constant variable

• controlled variable

• dependent variable

• independent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Find the Independent Variable: You experiment to see if a bouncy ball or a tennis ball bounces higher.

• Type of ball

• Same drop height

• Height of bounce

• Same surface

Justin wants to determine the effect of fertilizer on the growth of grass. What is the dependent variable?

• amount of fertilizer

• height of grass

• type of plant

• time

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is another term for the independent variable?

• responding variable

• manipulated variable

• constant variable

• control

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is another term for dependent variable?

• responding variable

• manipulated variable

• constant variable

• hypothesis

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