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controlled experiments

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The dependent variable is the

a)

one you measure.

b)

one you change.

c)

one you keep the same.

2.

You can have more than one independent variable in a controlled experiment.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Depends

3.

Why should you do multiple trials in an experiement?

a)

to impress your teacher

b)

to have more fun

c)

to get accurate and reliable data

d)

to show you are controlling the variables

4.

Experiment: If we want to design an experiment to see how high a rocket will travel, which variable should we change:

a)

rocket shape and mass

b)

wing shape and size

c)

type of launcher

d)

number of pumps

5.

Ahmed wants to know if the amount of water will affect the growth of the plants. The INDEPENDENT VARIABLE in this experiment is _______.

a)

the amount of water

b)

the growth of the plants

c)

no answer

6.

What you keep the same in an experiment is called CONTROLLED VARIABLES also known as CONSTANTS.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Experiment: Does changing the wing shape to make it more narrow affect the distance a rocket will fly?


The wing shape is the ___________ variable.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

c)

controlled

8.

Identify the dependent variable: Girls throw softballs farther than boys.

a)

weight of softball

b)

distance a softball is thrown

c)

girls or boys (gender)

d)

age of kids

9.

You can have more than one controlled variable in a controlled experiment.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Depends

10.

Why should you do multiple trials in an experiement?

a)

to impress your teacher

b)

to have more fun

c)

to get accurate and reliable data

d)

to show you are controlling the variables