Scientific Variables

When writing a hypothesis, which variable is the THEN?

• independent

• dependent

• contol

• question mark

Which variable is the data that you measure and record in the lab?

• independent

• dependent

• control

• math

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Diego wants to know how drinking milk affects how tall Dora grows. Which is the independent variable?

• Drinking milk.

• Diego's growth.

• Dora's growth.

• Chocolate or plain milk.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid. Each plant has the same amount of sunlight, soil and listens to the same music. What is the independent variable?

• the type of plant

• the type of liquid

• the type of music

• the amount of liquid

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid. Each plant has the same amount of sunlight, soil and listens to the same music. What is the dependent variable?

• the amount of liquid

• the amount of sunlight

• the growth of the plant

• the volume of the music

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which variable responds to what is being tested?

• independent

• dependent

• control

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which variable is the one being tested?

• independent

• dependent

• control

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Does the type of shoe worn during a 30 meter dash affect the speed of the runner?

• independent

• dependent

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Minnie set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.

• Distance traveled by the ball

• Height of the ramp

• Mass of the ball

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which variable depends on (responds to) what is done at the beginning of an experiment?

• Dependent

• Independent

• Control

• Extraneous

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1