Variables

the ONE variable that is changed or manipulated

• control

• independent

• dependent

• super variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

dependent variable

• the one variable that is changed/manipulated

• the group that is kept the SAME

• what is being measured/observed, the DATA

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Controlled Variable

• the ONE thing that is changed

• the DATA, what is being measured or observed

• the "normal" group, regular situation

A scientist is testing the impact of light and dark on moth behavior by turning a light on and off. The INDEPENDENT variable is...

• the moth's reaction

• the amount of light

• the temperature of the room

A scientist is testing the impact of light and dark on the moth behavior by turning a light on and off. The DEPENDENT variable is...

• amount of light

• moth behavior/their reaction

• number of moths

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

In a study to determine how the TEMPERATURE OF THE ROOM impacts a PLANT'S GROWTH, the INDEPENDENT variable is...

• amount of growth

• type of plant

• the temperature of the room

• amount of light

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

In a study to determine how the TEMPERATURE OF THE ROOM impacts a PLANT'S GROWTH, the DEPENDENT variable is...

• amount of growth

• type of plant

• the temperature of the room

• amount of light

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A study was done to determine to figure out if HOW LONG YOU SLEEP affects your TEST SCORE. The INDEPENDENT variable is...

• test scores

• place you sleep

• hours of sleep

A study was done to determine to figure out if HOW LONG YOU SLEEP affects your TEST SCORE. The DEPENDENT variable is...

• test scores

• place you sleep

• hours of sleep

This is an example of...

• independent

• dependent

• control