Graphing and Data Table

The one factor that a scientist controls during an experiment. This goes on the x-axis.

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

The variable that is measured. It goes on the y-axis.

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

The x-axis shows

• time
• carbon dioxide concentration
• Mauna Loa volcano
• science

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

How many total students are in the science class?

• 13
• 6
• 27
• 25

According to the pie chart, how much of a house's water usage is for showers?

• 26.7%

• 13.7%

• 21.7%

• 16.8%

What is an independent variable?

• the variable that changes because another variable changes

• independent variables are only found on pie charts.

• a variable most often found on the y-axis

• the variable the experimenter changes or manipulates.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is a dependent variable?

• the variable the experimenter changes or manipulates.

• the variable that changes because another variable changes

• dependent variables are only found on pie charts

• a variable most often found on the x-axis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is a variable?

• something used to compare the parts of a whole

• Something that is useful for displaying data or information that changes over time

• Any display of information with tabs, rows and/or columns

• Anything in an experiment that can change and can affect the outcome of the experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

How many more people have purple for a favorite color than red?

• 3
• 5
• 7
• 9

How many people have four books in their desks?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5