Independent Variable and Control Group

Manipulated variable

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Control Group

• Experimental group

• Constants

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Graphed on the X axis

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Control Group

• Experimental group

• Constants

The variable that is being tested or changed is:

• the independent variable

• the dependent variable

• constant variables (constants

• the control group

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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

• Type of fertilizer

• Size of sunflower

• Sunflower grown without fertilizer

• The amount of fertilizer given

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A group that is left alone and does not get any special treatment (is "normal") is called:

• Constant Group

• Control Group

• Experimental Group

• Dependent Group

The manipulated variable is also known as:

• the independent variable

• the dependent variable

• constant variables

• the control group

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car. What is the independent variable?

• Braking Distance

• The Same Car

• Different Tire Treads

• Type of Surface

This is the variable that is manipulated or changed by the scientist.

• Controlled Variables

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Control Group

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

This is the group that is left alone and shows what would normally happen if no experiment was done at all.

• Controlled Variables

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Control Group

Which variable is intentionally changed to observe its effect in an experiment?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Control group

• Constant

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2