Independent / Dependent Variable Review

Which variable is the one that can be changed?

• Dependent

• Independent

• Both

• Neither

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which variable gets measured?

• Dependent

• Independent

• Both

• Neither

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

An entomologist (bug scientist) wants to determine if temperature changes how many times a cricket chirps.What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE?

• Cricket Chirps

• Temperature Change

• Entomologist

A florist wants to see if Product X will extend the life of cut flowers so that they last longer. Which is the DEPENDENT Variable? (What is being measured)

• Product X

• Life of the flowers

Which is the independent variable?

• Breathing rate per minute

• Temperature

• Minutes

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Orchids were studied to determine if the change in temperature affected the how many flowers were produced. What is the independent variable? (What is being changed?)

• Amount of flowers produced

• Change in temperature

• Type of flower

• Type of soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which variable goes on the X axis?

• Independent

• Dependent

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Select everything needed to make a graph.

• Title

• Consistent Scales

• Data

• Labels with units

• Use of all graph space

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Does the type of fertilizer affect a plant's growth? What type of variable is the fertilizer?

• Dependent

• Independent

• Control

• Compound

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the dependent variable 

• Type of fertilizer
• Size of sunflower
• Type of sunflower

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4