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Independent and dependent variables

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The things that are kept the same to ensure the results are due to the experiment is called..

a)

Constant

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Independent Variable

2.
The variable the is changed on purpose is..
a)
Constant
b)
Control
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Dependent Variable
3.
The variable that is being tested, counted, or measured and is responding to the independent variable is known as 
a)
Control
b)
Constant
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Dependent Variable
4.
Its one of the independent variables that is use for comparison, does not get any change, original or plain variable.
a)
Constant
b)
Control
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Dependent Variable
5.
Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid? What is the independent variable?
a)
Brand of paper towel
b)
Amount of water absorbed
6.
Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid? What is the dependent variable?
a)
brand of paper towel
b)
amount of water absorbed
7.

Angel wants to know if the type of soap has an effect on how clean her clothes get. What is the independent variable?

a)

type of soap

b)

how long the laundry takes

8.

Angel wants to know if the type of soap has an effect on how clean her clothes get. What is the dependent variable?

a)

type of soap

b)

how clean the clothes are

9.

Zach wants to determine if the amount of time spent on social media has an effect of grades. What is the independent variable?

a)

time on social media

b)

computer skills

10.

Zach wants to determine if the amount of time spent on social media has an effect of grades. What is the dependent variable?

a)

popularity

b)

grades

11.

Maddie wants to determine if the weight of the dog will determine the number of puppies in a litter. What is the independent variable?

a)

weight of dog

b)

number of puppies

12.

Maddies wants to determine if the weight of the dog will determine the number of puppies in a litter. What is the dependent variable?

a)

type of dog

b)

number of puppies

13.

Beth wants to know if increasing her exercise will decrease the time it takes her to run a mile. What is the dependent variable?

a)

time to run a mile

b)

amount of exercise

14.

Beth wants to know if increasing her exercise will decrease the time it takes her to run a mile. What is the independent variable?

a)

distance

b)

amount of exercise

15.

Julie wants to know the effect of studying 10 minutes extra each day on her Math. What is the dependent variable?

a)

her math grade

b)

studying 10 extra minutes