
Variables Quiz

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Melissa Smith
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of an independent variable?
A variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.
A variable that is not relevant to the experiment.
A variable that is randomly assigned to participants.
A variable that is manipulated or controlled by the experimenter.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of a dependent variable?
A dependent variable is the variable that remains constant in an experiment or study.
A dependent variable is the variable that is manipulated in an experiment or study.
A dependent variable is the variable that is not affected by other variables in an experiment or study.
A dependent variable is the variable being measured or observed in an experiment or study.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which variable is manipulated or changed by the researcher in an experiment?
independent variable
dependent variable
extraneous variable
control variable
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which variable is measured or observed in an experiment?
independent variable
dependent variable
control variable
extraneous variable
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a study investigating the effect of temperature on plant growth, what is the independent variable?
water availability
soil pH
temperature
light intensity
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a study investigating the effect of temperature on plant growth, what is the dependent variable?
plant growth
temperature
soil pH
amount of sunlight
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a study investigating the effect of studying with music on test scores, what is the independent variable?
test scores
studying with music
effect of studying
independent variable
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