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Independent / Dependent Variable Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which variable is the one that can be changed?

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

c)

Both

d)

Neither

2.

What is reasoning?

a)

Answers a question

b)

Explaining how evidence supports a claim

c)

Used to prove something true or false

3.

Does the type of fertilizer affect a plant's growth? What type of variable is the fertilizer?

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

c)

Control

d)

Compound

4.

Which of the following is an example of evidence?

a)

A guess

b)

A rumor

c)

A fact or proof that something is true

d)

An opinion

5.

A florist wants to see if Product X will extend the life of cut flowers so that they last longer. Which is the DEPENDENT Variable? (What is being measured)

a)

Product X

b)

Life of the flowers

6.

Orchids were studied to determine if the change in temperature affected the how many flowers were produced. What is the independent variable? (What is being changed?)

a)

Amount of flowers produced

b)

Change in temperature

c)

Type of flower

d)

Type of soil

7.

An entomologist (bug scientist) wants to determine if temperature changes how many times a cricket chirps.What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE?

a)

Cricket Chirps

b)

Temperature Change

c)

Entomologist

8.

Does the type of shoe worn during a 30 meter dash affect the speed of the runner? Is the speed of the runner independent or dependent?

a)

independent

b)

dependent

9.

A student wants to test if the temperature of water affects how fast sugar dissolves. What is the independent variable?

a)

Temperature of water

b)

Amount of sugar

c)

Type of container

d)

Time taken to dissolve

10.

which part of C.E.R is most difficult for students?

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

11.

The "C" in C.E.R. Stands for what?

a)

Character

b)

Constructed Response

c)

The grade you'll get if you use it.

d)

Claim

12.

Which variable gets measured?

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

c)

Both

d)

Neither

13.

Galileo's view from his telescope is an example of an

(a)  

14.

An example of quantitative data is, at the depth of 5 km the earth's temperature is 179 degree Celsius.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

What is the definition of the noun "claim"?

a)

A believable statement

b)

A statement that needs to be supported by evidence

c)

A repeated action

d)

A conclusion based on observation