Science Experiment Variables Quiz

What is the independent variable in a science experiment?

• The variable you measure

• The variable you change or manipulate

• The variable that depends on the independent variable

• The variable that remains constant

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Where can you find the dependent variable on a graph?

• On the x-axis

• On the y-axis

• On the w-axis

• On the z-axis

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What are control variables in a science experiment?

• Variables that are manipulated by the experimenter

• Variables that change and affect the dependent variable

• Variables that are measured in the experiment

• Variables that need to remain constant for accurate results

In the example given, what is the independent variable?

• The different air pressure

• The miles per gallon

• The gas mileage

• The car being tested

What is the dependent variable in the example given?

• The car being tested

• The gas mileage

• The different air pressure

• The miles per gallon

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the purpose of control variables in an experiment?

• To determine the relationship between the independent and dependent variables

• To keep the results constant and accurate

• To measure the dependent variable

• To change and manipulate the independent variable

What does the independent variable represent in a science experiment?

• What you measure

• What you change or manipulate

• What depends on the dependent variable

• What remains constant

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What does the dependent variable represent in a science experiment?

• What you measure

• What you change or manipulate

• What remains constant

• What depends on the independent variable