Scientific Variables

Something that is changed by the scientist, is the definition of___________________

• Manipulated
• Responding
• Control
• Constant

A variable that is not changed, and must be kept constant, is the definition of ______________

• Manipulated
• Responding
• Control
• Redundant

Something that might be affected by the change in the manipulated variable,is the definition of

• Manipulated
• Responding
• Control
• Constant

A study was done to find if different tires affect the breaking distance of a car. Manipulated?

• different tires
• breaking distance
• car

A study was done to find if different tires affect the breaking distance of a car. Responding?

• different tires
• breaking distance
• car

A study was done to find if different tires affect the breaking distance of a car. Controlled?

• different tires
• breaking distance
• car

Lemon trees receiving the most water produced the most lemons. Manipulated variable is ________

• same lemon tree
• amount of water
• number of lemons

Lemon trees receiving the most water produced the most lemons. Responding variable is ________

• same lemon tree
• amount of water
• number of lemons

Lemon trees receiving the most water produced the most lemons. CONTROL variable is ________

• same kind of lemon tree
• amount of water
• number of lemons

The higher the temperature of the water, the faster an egg will boil. Responding variable is ?

• same egg
• temperature of water
• how fast egg boils