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Independent/Dependent Variable Review Quiz #1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Does the distance a person kicks a soccer ball affect how well they will do on their math test.  What is the dependent variable?
a)
How far they kick the soccer ball
b)
who the person is
c)
how well they do on the math test
d)
Type of soccer ball.
2.

Does the type of fertilizer affect a plants growth? What type of variable is the fertilizer?

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

c)

Control

d)

Compound

3.

What would the INDEPENDENT variable be in this experiment testing paper vs. construction paper: Does the type of paper an airplane is made of affect how far the airplane will fly?

a)

the type of paper used

b)

the model of paper airplane

c)

the distance of each plane's flight

d)

how hard the plane is thrown

4.

Does the type of gasoline put in a car effect how fast the car can drive? What is the independent variable?

a)

Type of gasoline

b)

which car the gas is put into

c)

how fast the car can drive

d)

how much gas is put into the car

5.

Ms. Smith set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. What is the dependent variable?

a)

Distance traveled by the ball

b)

Height of the ramp

c)

Mass of the ball

d)

Where the experiment took place.

6.

How does watching TV during studying affect a student’s test grades? Student's test grades is the................variable.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

c)

control

d)

constant

7.
How many independent variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
as many as possible
8.
Tiffany was investing how fast it took Hayden to react to different sounds. Identify the independent variable.
a)
How fast Hayden reacted
b)
different sounds
c)
types of music
d)
Hayden
9.
The time it takes to run a mile depends of the amount of exercise a person gets. 
The dependent variable is.......
a)
amount of exercise
b)
time it takes to run mile
c)
type of exercise
10.

Three redwood trees are kept at different humidity levels inside a greenhouse for 12 weeks. One tree is left outside in normal conditions. The heights of the trees are measured once a week. What is the independent variable?

a)

redwood trees

b)

humidity levels

c)

height of trees

d)

the greenhouse

11.

Which should be written as an "if, then" statement?

a)

Question

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Experiment

d)

Conclusion

12.

The conclusion should consist of C. E. R. Which of the following is the correct wording for CER in a scientific investigation?

a)

Calm, Energetic, Rowdy

b)

Clarify, Evidence, Reliable

c)

Claim, Evidence, Reliable

d)

Claim, Evidence, Reason

13.

All scientific investigations should begin with a scientific QUESTION......

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

In an investigation, students who are female will take their test listening to music. The male students will take their test the traditional way...no music. Which is the experimental group?

a)

males

b)

females

15.

What should you do before conducting an scientific investigation?

a)

Read the procedure carefully.

b)

Make sure you understand all instructions.

c)

Review safety guidelines.

d)

All of these.