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Variable Identification

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The variable that is being tested or changed is:

a)

the independent variable

b)

the dependent variable

c)

constant variables (constants

d)

the control group

2.

Any factor that can change in an experiment is a(n):

a)

variable

b)

constant

c)

control group

d)

experimental group

3.

The variable that is being measured is:

a)

the independent variable

b)

the dependent variable

c)

contant variables

d)

the control group

4.

The variable that is kept the same to make sure results are caused by the thing being tested is:

a)

the independent variable

b)

the dependent variable

c)

constant variables

d)

the control group

5.

The manipulated variable is also known as:

a)

the independent variable

b)

the dependent variable

c)

constant variables

d)

the control group

6.

The responding variable is also known as:

a)

the independent variable

b)

the dependent variable

c)

constant variables

d)

the control group

7.

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

a)

Type of fertilizer

b)

Size of sunflower

c)

Sunflower grown without fertilizer

d)

The amount of fertilizer given

8.

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

a)

Type of fertilizer

b)

Size of sunflower

c)

Sunflower grown without fertilizer

d)

The amount of fertilizer given

9.
Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the independent variable?
a)
Type of car
b)
Skill of driving
c)
Age of student
10.
Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the dependent variable?
a)
Type of car
b)
Skill of driving
c)
Age of student
11.
Robert wanted to know if the type of phone you used gave you better or worse service. What is the independent variable. 
a)
Location of phone call
b)
Type of phone
c)
How good the service was
12.
Robert wanted to know if the type of phone you used gave you better or worse service. What is the dependent variable. 
a)
Location of phone call
b)
Type of phone
c)
How good or bad the service was
13.

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

a)

Braking Distance

b)

The Same Car

c)

Different Tire Treads

d)

Type of Surface

14.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, what is the control group?

a)

Type of plant, amount of music, and sunlight

b)

Water, apple juice, milk

c)

Plant growth

d)

The group getting water

15.

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

a)

Constant Group

b)

Control Group

c)

Experimental Group

d)

Dependent Group