Independent & Dependent Variables

This variable in an experiment is the one being changed on purpose by the scientist.

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• data

• control group

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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

• Type of fertilizer
• Size of sunflower
• type of sun flower

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the independent variable?

• Type of car
• Skill of driving
• Age of student

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4A

Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the dependent variable?

• Type of car
• Skill of driving
• Age of student

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Sam wanted to know if the color of the chair you sat in when taking a test affected your test grade. What is the independent variable.

• Color or chair
• Grade on test
• Age of students

Sam wanted to know if the color of the chair you sat in when taking a test affected your test grade. What is the dependent variable.

• Color or chair
• Grade on test
• Age of students

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Sarah wanted to find out if the size of a car tire made it a smoother ride over bumps. What is the independent variable?

• Size of tire
• How smooth the ride was over bumps
• Type of car

Sarah wanted to find out if the size of a car tire made it a smoother ride over bumps. What is the dependent variable?

• Size of tire
• How smooth the ride was over bumps
• Type of car

Stacy measured the speed of 5 birds that lived around her house. What is the Independent variable?

• Type of Bird
• Speed of Bird
• weather outside