WorksheetsGraphing and Variables AP Biology
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is an independent variable?
the variable that changes because another variable changes
independent variables are only found on pie charts.
a variable most often found on the y-axis
the variable the experimenter manipulates or has control over
The variable that is measured throughout the experiment is the ________________
Hint: What you are testing and change as a result of your testing.
Controlled Variable
Responsive Variable
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
What would the INDEPENDENT variable be in an experiment testing which paper airplane design goes the furthest when thrown?
the paper used
the paper airplane design
the distance of each plane's flight
how hard the plane is thrown
What would the DEPENDENT variable be in an experiment testing which paper airplane design goes the furthest when thrown?
the paper used
the paper airplane design
the distance of each plane's flight
how hard the plane is thrown
What would the CONTROL variable be in an experiment testing which paper airplane design goes the furthest when thrown?
the paper used
the paper airplane design
the distance of each plane's flight
how time it takes to lang
What type of graph shows change over time?
