Dependent and Independent Variables in Experiments

Dependent and Independent Variables in Experiments

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video tutorial explores three scientific method scenarios. The first scenario tests a sports drink's effectiveness compared to water on runners' hydration. The second scenario examines whether increased protein intake aids problem-solving skills. The third scenario investigates the impact of classical music on plant growth. Each scenario involves identifying control and experimental groups, independent and dependent variables, and analyzing the results.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the first scenario discussed in the video?

Testing a new sports drink

Increasing protein intake

Exposing plants to music

Solving logic puzzles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first scenario, what is the control group?

Runners drinking juice

Runners not drinking anything

Runners drinking water

Runners drinking sports drink

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the independent variable in the first scenario?

Number of runners

Time of day

Type of beverage

Distance run

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is being measured as the dependent variable in the first scenario?

Runner's speed

Runner's heart rate

Time taken to complete the run

Runner's hydration level

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What dietary change is being tested in the second scenario?

Increased carbohydrate intake

Increased vitamin intake

Increased protein intake

Decreased fat intake

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the second scenario, what is the control group?

People eating traditional meals

People eating double protein meals

People eating high-fat meals

People eating no protein meals

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the dependent variable in the second scenario?

Number of meals eaten

Amount of protein consumed

Duration of the study

Ability to solve puzzles

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