Independent Dependent Variable

This variable in an experiment is the one being manipulated or changed by the scientist.

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

The variable that is measured or observed.

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The more light bulb you add to a room, the brighter it will be. What is the dependent variable?

• Amount of lightbulbs

• How bright the room is

Answer explanation

The brightness of the room is the effect (dep var) of adding light bulbs (ind var).

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

• Type of fertilizer

• Size of sunflower

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Aaliyah wants to know how drinking milk affects how tall a a person grows. Which is the dependent variable?

• The height of a person

• Drinking milk

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Does the flavor of ice cream affect how fast the ice cream melts? The flavor of ice cream is the _______________

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

Jeremiah tested if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the dependent variable?

• How good at griving

• Age of student

Variable that is manipulated or changed by the experiment

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Control Group

• Experimental group

• Constants

Graphed on the X axis

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Control Group

• Experimental group

• Constants

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

In a plant growth experiment - How does water affect plant growth?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Control Group

• Experimental group

• Constants

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1