Independent and Dependent Variables

Front

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____ to test your hypothesis.

Back

change

Front

The variable that is measured throughout the experiment is the ________________
Hint: It may change as a result of your testing.
Options: Controlled Variable, Responsive Variable, Dependent Variable, Independent Variable

Back

Dependent Variable

Front

In Catherine's experiment on soil and grass height, what is the variable for the height of the grown grass?

Back

dependent (it's what you measure)

Front

What is the INDEPENDENT variable in an experiment testing which paper airplane design goes furthest?

Back

the paper airplane design

Front

What type of variable is the fertilizer when experimenting with plants to see if they grow better with or without it?

Back

Independent

Front

In an experiment on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth, what is the independent variable?

Back

The type of liquid

Front

What is the dependent variable in an experiment where the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp? Options: Distance traveled by the ball, Height of the ramp, Mass of the ball, Where the experiment took place.

Back

Distance traveled by the ball

Front

Identify the independent variable in the experiment where Jonathan tests how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.

Back

Mass of the ball

Front

Identify the independent variable in Daniel's investigation of mice's reaction times to sounds.

Back

different sounds

Front

What is the dependent variable when students study in silence or with the television on?

Back

score on test