Science Variables

The variable the is changed on purpose is..

• Constant
• Control
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

The variable that is being tested, counted, or measured and is responding to the independent variable is known as 

• Control
• Constant
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable

The things that are kept the same to ensure the results are due to the experiment is called..

• Control
• Constant
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable

What you measure or observe in an experiment.

• constant variable

• controlled variable

• dependent variable

• independent variable

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

The ONE thing you change in an experiment.

• constant variable

• controlled variable

• dependent variable

• independent variable

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

Something that can be changed in an experiment that may affect the outcome

• variable

• experiment

• evidence

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A researcher did an investigation to see if corn seeds would sprout at different times depending on the temperature of the water in which they were placed.  What is the independent variable?

• How long to sprout
• type of seed used
• water temperature
• how much water used

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A study was done to see if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car.
What is the dependent variable?

• Tire treads
• Braking distance
• Road conditions
• Model of car

The higher the temperature in an oven, the faster a cake will bake.
What is the independent variable?

• Cake flavor
• Temperature
• Time
• Type of oven

An investigation found that more potatoes would be produced on a farm if the soil was fertilized more.

What is a controlled variable or constant in this experiment?

• Number of potatoes

• Amount of fertilizer

• Science

• The location of the farm