Identifying variables Practice

In a controlled experiment the factors that are kept constant through all the trials is the _____ variable.

• controlled

• manipulated

• responding

In a controlled experiment the factors that is changed in each trial is the _____ variable.

• controlled

• manipulated

• responding

In a controlled experiment the factor that is being measured as a result of the testing is the _____ variable.

• controlled

• manipulated

• responding

How does changing the length of a rocket's fins change the distance that it flies?

What is the manipulated variable when testing this?

Check all that apply.

• length of the fins

• distance the rocket flies

• type of rocket

• wind conditions

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

How does changing the length of a rocket's fins change the distance that it flies?

What is the responding variable when testing this?

Check all that apply.

• length of fins

• distance the rocket flies

• type of rocket

• wind conditions

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

How does changing the length of a rocket's fins change the distance that it flies?

What are the controlled variables when testing this?

Check all that apply.

• length of fins

• distance rocket flies

• type of rocket

• wind conditions

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Do water, soda, and milk freeze at the same rate?

What is the manipulated variable to test this?

Check all that apply.

• type of liquid

• type of container the liquid is in

• amount of liquid

• speed it takes for the liquid to freeze

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Do water, soda, and milk freeze at the same rate?

What is the responding variable to test this?

Check all that apply.

• type of liquid

• type of container the liquid is in

• amount of the liquid

• speed for the liquid to freeze

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Do water, soda, and milk freeze at the same rate?

What are the controlled variables to test this?

Check all that apply.

• type of liquid

• type of container the liquid is in

• amount of the liquid

• speed of the liquid to freeze

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Will seeds grow better in sand, garden dirt, or potting mix?

What is the manipulated variable for this test?

Check all that apply.

• type of seeds

• amount of water

• growth of the plant

• sand, garden dirt, or potting mix

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1