Variables

The variable that is being tested or changed

• independent variable
• dependent variable
• control variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The variable that is being measured

• independent variable
• dependent variable
• control variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

the variable that is kept the same to make sure results are caused by the thing being tested

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• constant variable

Scientific Question:  Does being tardy impact test scores?
What is the independent variable?

• test scores
• the time a study arrives to class
• amount of time to complete test

Scientific Question:  Does being tardy impact test scores?
What is the dependent variable?

• test scores
• the time a study arrives to class
• amount of time to complete test

Scientific Question:  Does playing video games improve reaction time?
What is the independent variable?

• playing video games
• reaction time
• type of video game

Scientific Question:  Does playing video games improve reaction time?
What is the dependent variable?

• playing video games
• reaction time
• type of video game

Scientific Question:  Will a person fall asleep faster if they listen to music?
What is the independent variable?

• music
• time to fall asleep
• person

Scientific Question:  Will a person fall asleep faster if they listen to music?
What is the dependent variable?

• music
• time to fall asleep
• person

Scientific Question:  Does the type of sneaker you wear affect how fast you can run?
What is the dependent variable?

• type of sneaker
• how fast you run
• person