Independent and Dependent Variables

The things that are kept the same to ensure the results are due to the experiment is called..

• Constant

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

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

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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

• Brand of paper towel
• Amount of water absorbed

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

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

• brand of paper towel
• amount of water absorbed

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Angel wants to know if the type of soap has an effect on how clean her clothes get. What is the independent variable?

• type of soap

• how long the laundry takes

Angel wants to know if the type of soap has an effect on how clean her clothes get. What is the dependent variable?

• type of soap

• how clean the clothes are

Zach wants to determine if the amount of time spent on social media has an effect of grades. What is the independent variable?

• time on social media

• computer skills

Zach wants to determine if the amount of time spent on social media has an effect of grades. What is the dependent variable?

• popularity

• grades

Research Question: Does the type of gasoline put in a car effect how fast the car can drive. What is the independent variable?

• Type of gasoline
• which car the gas is put into
• how fast the car can drive
• how much gas is put into the car