Independent, Dependent, and Control Variables

The part of the experiment that remains the same for the control and experimental group.

• constants

• control

• independent

• dependent

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The independent Variable in a lab can be described as the variable:

• Represented on the X Axis

• Causing the change in the dependent Variable

• Over which a scientists usually has direct control when designing an experiement

• All of the above

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This type of variable is what you DON'T change in a lab

• Control

• Independent

• Dependent

A variable that is unchanged throughout the experiment is the:

• Controlled Variable

• Experimental Variable

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

The independent Variable is found on the:

• X Axis

• Y Axis

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The dependent Variable is found on the:

• X Axis

• Y Axis

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The independent Variable is:

• What you keep the same in the experiment

• What you change in an experiment

• What you measure in an experiment

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

• Control

• Independent Variable

• Constant

• Dependent Variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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

• type of dog

• number of puppies

Mr. Pransky wants to see how different surfaces affect how high a tennis ball can bounce. What is the independent variable?

• the different surfaces

• how high they bounce

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