WorksheetsVariable Identification
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 37mins
The variable that is being tested or changed is:
the independent variable
the dependent variable
constant variables (constants
the control group
Any factor that can change in an experiment is a(n):
variable
constant
control group
experimental group
The variable that is being measured is:
the independent variable
the dependent variable
contant variables
the control group
The variable that is kept the same to make sure results are caused by the thing being tested is:
the independent variable
the dependent variable
constant variables
the control group
The manipulated variable is also known as:
the independent variable
the dependent variable
constant variables
the control group
The responding variable is also known as:
the independent variable
the dependent variable
constant variables
the control group
Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the independent variable?
Type of fertilizer
Size of sunflower
Sunflower grown without fertilizer
The amount of fertilizer given
Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the dependent variable?
Type of fertilizer
Size of sunflower
Sunflower grown without fertilizer
The amount of fertilizer given
A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car. What is the independent variable?
Braking Distance
The Same Car
Different Tire Treads
Type of Surface
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?
Type of plant, amount of music, and sunlight
Water, apple juice, milk
Plant growth
The group getting water
A group that is left alone and does not get any special treatment (is "normal") is called:
Constant Group
Control Group
Experimental Group
Dependent Group
