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WorksheetsIndependent & Dependent Variable Scenarios
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
A cow is given a growth hormone and then compared to another cow that was not given a growth hormone. Both cows were weighed after 2 years. Identify the independent variable.
breed of cow
weight
growth hormone
2 years
A cow is given a growth hormone and then compared to another cow that was not given a growth hormone. Both cows were weighed after 2 years. Identify the dependent variable.
breed of cow
weight
growth hormone
2 years
A cow is given a growth hormone and then compared to another cow that was not given a growth hormone. Both cows were weighed after 2 years. Identify the control.
The cow given the growth hormone.
The cow NOT given the growth hormone.
The cow that weighs the most.
Both cows
A cow is given a growth hormone and then compared to another cow that was not given a growth hormone. Both cows were weighed after 2 years. All of the following are constants EXCEPT:
breed of cow
2 years
growth hormone
food given
Mosquito repellent is sprayed on one arm and the other arm is not sprayed. The number of mosquito bites is counted after 2 hours. Identify the independent variable.
mosquitos
mosquito repellant
number of mosquito bites
2 hours
Mosquito repellent is sprayed on one arm and the other arm is not sprayed. The number of mosquito bites is counted after 2 hours. Identify the dependent variable.
mosquitos
mosquito repellant
number of mosquito bites
2 hours
Mosquito repellent is sprayed on one arm and the other arm is not sprayed. The number of mosquito bites is counted after 2 hours. Identify the control.
spraying on mosquito repellant
NOT spraying on mosquito repellant
number of mosquito bites
2 hours
Mosquito repellent is sprayed on one arm and the other arm is not sprayed. The number of mosquito bites is counted after 2 hours. Identify a constant.
spraying on mosquito repellant
NOT spraying on mosquito repellant
number of mosquito bites
2 hours
One grape is placed in tap water and another grape is placed in salt water. The change in their mass is measured after a day. Identify the independent variable.
mass
salt water
one day
electronic balance
One grape is placed in tap water and another grape is placed in salt water. The change in their mass is measured after a day. Identify the dependent variable.
mass
salt water
one day
electronic balance
One grape is placed in tap water and another grape is placed in salt water. The change in their mass is measured after a day. Identify the control.
grape in tap water
grape in salt water
mass
one day
One grape is placed in tap water and another grape is placed in salt water. The change in their mass is measured after a day. Identify a constant.
grape in tap water
grape in salt water
mass
one day
