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Variables

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Part of an experiment that is kept the same is called a

a)

hypothesis

b)

constant

c)

theory

d)

inference

2.

Which of the following is the part of the experiment being measured?

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

control

d)

constant

3.

Which of the following can be manipulated in the experiment?

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

control

d)

constant

4.

A conclusion drawn from observations you collect is called a/an

a)

theory

b)

hypothesis

c)

control

d)

inference

5.

If teachers are given chocolate, the amount of homework will decrease. What is the independent variable?

a)

the amount of chocolate given

b)

the amount of HW given

c)

time of day

d)

all of the above

6.

If plants are watered, then growth will increase.

What is the dependent variable?

a)

the amount of water given

b)

the growth of the plant

c)

the amount of sunlight

d)

the type of soil

7.

When studying while listening to music, the test score will improve. What is the dependent variable?

a)

whether music was listened to or not

b)

test score

c)

how long the test is

d)

none of the above

8.

List 2 constants for this experiment: If plants are watered, then growth height will increase.

a)

amount of water, amount of sunlight

b)

soil, amount of sunlight

c)

height of plant, amount of water

d)

height of plant, soil

9.

If I brush my teeth every day, then I will not develop cavities. What is the independent variable?

a)

development of cavities

b)

age of person

c)

whether the teeth get brushed or not

d)

type of toothpaste

10.

Will I get cavities if I don't brush my teeth? What is an appropriate hypothesis?

a)

Will I get cavities if I don't brush my teeth?

b)

If I eat my dinner, I won't get cavities.

c)

Candy causes cavities.

d)

If I don't brush my teeth, I will not get cavities.