Independent and Dependent variables
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.
m = money
A = A on report card
The dependent variable is:
m = money
A = A on report card
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.
Money Collected
Raising Money
Boxes Sold
None of the above
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Janet wanted to test whether the large marble or the small marble would roll farther. She set a ramp up to the height of 18 inches. She placed the small blue marble at the top and released it. She measured the distance it traveled at 8 feet. She followed the same procedure with the large green marble. She measured the distance it traveled at 6 feet.
What is the independent variable in Janet's experiment?
the ramp
the marbles
the distance the marbles travelled
Tags
NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3
NGSS.3-PS2-1
NGSS.3-PS2-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Charlotte wanted to test to see which fruits would float and which fruits would sink. She filled a large bowl with 8 cups of water. Then she chose an orange, an apple, a grape and a banana to test. She placed each piece of fruit gently on top of the water one at a time. She observed that the orange and grape both floated but the apple and banana both sank.
What is the dependent variable in Charlotte's experiment?
the fruits that floated and the fruits that sank
8 cups of water
the type of fruit
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You are asked to analyze data from an experiment where different amounts of fertilizer were used to see their effect on plant growth. What is the dependent variable?
Amount of fertilizer
Type of plant
Growth of the plant
Type of soil
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
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