Independent and Dependent Variables
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Science
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent variable?
Back
An independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
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2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent variable?
Back
A dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the experiment, what is the independent variable if we are testing how sunlight affects plant growth?
Back
Sunlight is the independent variable.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the experiment, what is the dependent variable if we are testing how sunlight affects plant growth?
Back
Plant growth is the dependent variable.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does increasing the amount of water given to a plant affect its growth? What is the independent variable?
Back
The independent variable is the amount of water given to the plant.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does increasing the amount of water given to a plant affect its growth? What is the dependent variable?
Back
The dependent variable is the growth of the plant.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a student studies more hours, how does it affect their test scores? What is the independent variable?
Back
The independent variable is the number of hours studied.
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