Science Variables Test

Identify the factor indicated by the arrow as most likely an independent or dependent variable.​

• independent variable

• dependent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Identify the factor indicated by the arrow as most likely an independent or dependent variable.​

• independent variable

• dependent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Identify the factor indicated by the arrow as most likely an independent or dependent variable.​

• independent variable

• dependent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which variable do you measure or observe in an experiment?

• constant variable

• controlled variable

• dependent variable

• independent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Shelly wants to know if the temperature of a tennis ball affects the height it will bounce. What is the independent variable?

• the brand of tennis ball

• temperature of the tennis ball

• how high the ball bounces

• the surface the ball is bounced on

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Controlled variables are

• factors that are being measured

• factors that are being changed

• factors that are observed

• factors that stay the same

A control​ (a)   is not experimented on and is used for comparison.

• group
• experiment
• brand
• factor

An experiment typically has __________ types of variables.

• 6

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Isaac is investigating how long it takes his dog to react to different sounds. What is the independent variable?

• different sounds he exposes the dogs to

• the time it takes the dog to react to the sounds

• the breed of dog

Melissa is investigating how different types of music affect student heart rates. What is the dependent variable?

• the student heart rates

• the type of music

• the student names

• the equipment used to play music