Dependent vs Independent Variables

The variable that is changed on purpose in an investigation is called the ...

• Constant
• Control
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable

The variable that is being tested, counted, or measured and is what you look at the end of an investigation is called ...

• Control
• Constant
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable

A variable that is used for comparison, does not get any change, and there can be many of these variables in an investigation.

• Constant
• Control
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable

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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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

Maddie wants to determine if the weight of the dog will determine the number of puppies in a litter. What is the independent variable?

• weight of dog

• number of puppies