Variables

What is the variable called if it is what you change in the experiment?

• Independent

• Dependent

• Constant

• Control

What do you call the factor that is measured in the experiment?

• Independent

• Dependent

• Constant

• Control

What are all the factors that stay the same in the experiment?

• Independent

• Dependent

• Constant

• Control

In an experiment, what is the standard used for comparison?

• Independent

• Dependent

• Constant

• Control

The plants in the experiment below are all given different types of fertilizer. The fertilizer is the...

• Independent variables

• Dependent variable

• Constant

• Control

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

With the experiment with the plants, using the same pots, seeds and soil would be called the...

• Control

• Dependent variable

• Constants

• Independent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The change that the fertilizers will cause is called the...?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Constant

• Control

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

The plant that has been planted according to the normal instructions is called the...?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Constant

• Control

The time it takes to run a mile depends on the person's running speed. What is the independent?

• Mile

• Distance

• Speed

• Time

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

• Car

• Distance

• Time

• Tire treads