Variables

Which variable is NOT a constant in this experiment?
"Is Bounty paper towel more absorbent than sparkle paper towel?

• the size of paper towel

• the amount of water for the paper towel to absorb

• amount of water the paper towel absorbed

• the shape of paper towel

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Which variable is NOT a constant in this experiment?
"What type of medium do earthworms prefer?"

• type of medium

• amount of medium

• direction of the earthworm

• types of earthworm

Research Question: Does the type of gasoline put in a car effect how fast the car can drive. What is the independent variable?

• Type of gasoline

• which car the gas is put into

• how fast the car can drive

• how much gas is put into the car

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The variable the is changed on purpose is..

• Constant

• Control

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The variable that is being tested, counted, or measured and is responding to the independent variable is known as 

• Control

• Constant

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Angel wants to know if the type of soap has an effect on how clean her clothes get. What is the independent variable?

• type of soap

• how long the laundry takes

Maddie wants to determine if the weight of the dog will determine the number of puppies in a litter. What is the independent variable?

• weight of dog

• number of puppies

Maddies wants to determine if the weight of the dog will determine the number of puppies in a litter. What is the dependent variable?

• type of dog

• number of puppies

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Angel wants to know if the type of soap has an effect on how clean her clothes get. What is the dependent variable?

• type of soap

• how clean the clothes are

Beth wants to know if increasing her exercise will decrease the time it takes her to run a mile. What is the independent variable?

• distance

• amount of exercise