Independent and Dependent Variables

What effect does an increase in temperature have on the decaying process of apples?

• independent
• dependent

Does the flavor of ice cream effect how fast the ice cream melts?

• independent
• dependent

Does the type of shoe worn during a 30 meter dash affect the speed of the runner?

• independent
• dependent

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

How does increasing the slope of a ramp affect how far a marble travels?

• independent
• dependent

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Does changing the wing shape to make it more narrow affect the distance a paper airplane will fly?

• independent
• dependent

How does watching TV during studying affect a student’s test grades?

• independent
• dependent

What effect does decreasing the temperature of a room have on a lifespan of a battery?

• independent
• dependent

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Using the same amount of water, how does the pot size affect the amount of time it takes to boil water?

• independent
• dependent

Does changing the scent of a brand of dog food affect how much the dog eats?

• independent
• dependent

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

What is the effect on increasing the amount of sunlight given to tulips?

• independent
• dependent

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9