Variables Review

The part of the experiment that changes in response to the treatment manipulated by the scientist. This variable is the:

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variable

Also known as the manipulated variable. This variable is the:

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variable

Things that are kept the same in the experiment. This variable is the:

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variable

There can only be one of this type of variable in an experiment in order to know what caused the results. This variable is the:

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variable

Also known as the responding variable. This variable is the:

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variable

This variable causes a response or has an effect on another variable in the experiment. This variable is the:

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

There should be many of this type of variable in an experiment. This variable is the:

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The measured results of the experiment. This variable is the:

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variable

Mrs Long’s class wants to grow one type of plant outside their school. They have three possible locations that are the same size and receive the same amount of sunlight each day. However, one location has sandy soil, one has clay soil, and one has soil composed of dead organic material. The students are trying to decide which type of soil will allow their plants to grow tallest. Which is the independent variable in this scenario?

• plant height

• type of soil

• same size

• same amount of sunlight

• same type of plant

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Mrs Long’s class wants to grow one type of plant outside their school. They have three possible locations that are the same size and receive the same amount of sunlight each day. However, one location has sandy soil, one has clay soil, and one has soil composed of dead organic material. The students are trying to decide which type of soil will allow their plants to grow tallest. Which is the dependent variable in this scenario?

• plant height

• different locations

• same size

• same amount of sunlight

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5