Science Experiment Questions

What is the purpose of an experiment?

• To test the effects of variables on each other

• To create new variables

• To eliminate all variables

• To ensure all variables remain constant

What is an independent variable?

• A variable that changes due to other influences

• A variable that remains constant

• A variable that changes regardless of other influences

• A variable that is used to compare results

What is a dependent variable?

• A variable that remains constant

• A variable that changes due to the independent variable

• A variable that is used to compare results

• A variable that changes regardless of other influences

What is a constant in an experiment?

• Something that changes due to the independent variable

• Something that remains the same during the experiment

• Something that is used to compare results

• Something that changes regardless of other influences

What is the role of a control in an experiment?

• To change the independent variable

• To remain constant

• To compare results

• To change due to the dependent variable