Independent, Dependent variables, Control, Constants, Graphing

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

• Constant

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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-PS2-2

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

In an experiment to find out how the temperature affects the bounce height of a ball, the dependent variable is ...

• temperature
• bounce height
• the thermometer
• the ruler

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

• yes
• no

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The one variable in an experiment that is purposely changed and tested by the scientist is the________________.

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• data

• control group

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Research Question: Does the type of gasoline put in a car affect 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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the independent variable?

• cost of mowing
• Moe's Mowing Service
• $18
• Mowing Time

A testable prediction about a scientific investigation is a(n)

• Question
• Observation
• Hypothesis
• Experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2