Identifying Variables

The Dependent Variable is what you ______________ in an experiment.

• change

• measure

• keep the same

• ignore

The Controlled Variables are what you ______________ in the experiment.

• change

• measure

• keep the same

• don't pay attention to

The Independent Variable is what you _________ in the experiment.

• change

• measure

• keep the same

• throw out

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the independent variable?

• type of fertilizer

• size of sunflower

• type of sun flower

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the dependent variable?

• Type of fertilizer
• Size of sunflower
• Type of sunflower

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the independent variable?

• Type of car
• Skill of driving
• Age of student

Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the dependent variable?

• Type of car
• Skill of driving
• Age of student

Sam wanted to know if the color of the chair you sat in when taking a test affected your test grade. What is the dependent variable?

• Color or chair
• Grade on test
• Age of students

The higher the temperature of water, the faster the egg will cook.  Select the independent variable.

• Faster Egg Cooks
• Higher Temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

"How does the temperature of a tennis ball affect how high it bounces?" Identify the Independent Variable.

• temperature of tennis ball

• type of ball

• height it bounces

• brand of tennis ball

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5