Independent/Dependent Variables Quiz

In any experiment, the independent variable ______________.

• remains the same to not mess up the experiment

• is purposely changed to test the hypothesis

• is known by the scientist before doing the experiment

HYPOTHESIS: Does study time affect the student's score on an test?

Use the table to answer questions 5 and 6.

Suppose you collected this data from students in your school. What is the independent variable in the study?

• The Students

• The Study Time

• The Grade on the Quiz

What part of the experiment changes as a result of the independent variable?

• The students

• The study time

• The grade on the quiz

If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?

• True
• How fast you get to school
• Riding a bike or walking
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?

• Scientific Method
• Studying
• Independent variable
• Test score

Mr. C set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. What is the dependent variable?

• Distance traveled by the ball
• Height of the ramp
• Mass of the ball

What would the independent variable be in an experiment testing which type of paper airplane goes the furthest?

• the type of paper used.

• the distance each plane flies.

• how hard the plane is thrown.

• the type of paper airplane.

Jair investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the independent variable?

• Type of car
• Skill of driving
• Age of student

Valentina wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the independent variable 

• Type of fertilizer
• Size of sunflower
• type of sun flower

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What variable in an experiment is measured? - it is also called the responding variable.

For example: measuring the amount of mold on bread

• Dependent variable

• Operational Definition

• Independent Variable

• Control Variable