Variable Identification

The variable that is being tested or changed is:

• the independent variable

• the dependent variable

• constant variables (constants

• the control group

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Any factor that can change in an experiment is a(n):

• variable

• constant

• control group

• experimental group

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The variable that is being measured is:

• the independent variable

• the dependent variable

• contant variables

• the control group

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The variable that is kept the same to make sure results are caused by the thing being tested is:

• the independent variable

• the dependent variable

• constant variables

• the control group

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The manipulated variable is also known as:

• the independent variable

• the dependent variable

• constant variables

• the control group

The responding variable is also known as:

• the independent variable

• the dependent variable

• constant variables

• the control group

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

• Type of fertilizer

• Size of sunflower

• Sunflower grown without fertilizer

• The amount of fertilizer given

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

• Type of fertilizer

• Size of sunflower

• Sunflower grown without fertilizer

• The amount of fertilizer given

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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

Tags

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

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9