Graphing Independent and Dependent Variables

The ________________ variable is plotted on the x-axis of a graph.

• dependent

• independent

• control

• y-axis

• x-axis

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The factor that responds to changes in the experiment is called the _____________ variable.

• dependent

• independent

• control

• y-axis

• x-axis

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

In a study of how light affects plant growth, the amount of light would be the _________ variable.

• dependent

• independent

• control

• y-axis

• x-axis

The _____________ variable is typically plotted on the y-axis of a graph.

• dependent

• independent

• control

• y-axis

• x-axis

When designing an experiment, the scientist manipulates the ______________ variable.

• dependent

• independent

• control

• y-axis

• x-axis

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of the following is an example of an independent variable?

• height of a plant

• the amount of fertilizer applied

• the weight of a fruit

• the number of leaves on a branch

In an experiment studying the effect of temperature on enzyme activity, the dependent variable would be:

• temperature of the solution

• type of enzyme used

• rate of enzyme activity

• pH of the solution

When graphing data from an experiment, where should the independent variable be placed?

• y-axis

• x-axis

• in the title

• in the legend

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

In a study examining how different amounts of sleep affect test scores, the dependent variable is:

• hours of sleep

• test scores

• student age

• time of day