Identifying Variables

Identifying Variables

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Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS3-4, MS-PS2-2, MS-PS1-2

+1

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

The independent variable is the factor that is changed on purpose in an experiment to observe its effect.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent variable?

Back

The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which changes in response to the independent variable.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a control variable?

Back

Control variables are factors that are kept the same throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are valid.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the experiment 'Will fish school more if a predator is present?', what is the independent variable?

Back

Whether there is a predator or not.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In Janet's experiment on coffee and productivity, what is the independent variable?

Back

Having coffee or not.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to change the independent variable?

Back

To change the independent variable means to alter the factor that is being tested in the experiment.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of identifying the independent variable in an experiment?

Back

Identifying the independent variable helps to understand what factor is being tested and how it may affect the outcome.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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