6.1 - Independent or Dependent Variable?

IF I used different amounts of eggs to bake brownies,

THEN the batch made with 3 eggs will be the highest.

What is the Independent Variable?

• height of brownies

• number of eggs

• eggs and brownies

IF I use 3 different types of batteries to power my drone,

THEN the AA will allow my drone to fly the longest.

What is the Dependent Variable?

• type of batteries

• time

• drone

IF I use different types of vinegar to make a fizz inflator,

THEN the rice vinegar will inflate the balloon the greatest.

What is the Independent Variable?

• different types of vinegar

• size of the balloon

• bottle

• balloon

IF Lexi gives her cat 2 different types of toys,

THEN her cat will play with the toy mouse the longest.

What is the Dependent Variable?

• cat

• type of toy

• length of time

What is the Independent Variable in this graph?

• Number of students

• Favorite Candy

• Flavor

What is the Dependent Variable in this graph?

• Number of Students

• Flavor

• Favorite Candy

IF I use 2 different types of baking pans to make cookies,

THEN the darker pan will make the largest cookies.

What is the Independent Variable?

• size of cookie

• temperature

• baking pans

IF I use different types of sugar to bake cookies,

THEN the brown sugar will bake the biggest cookies.

What is this statement called?

• hypothesis

• question

• research

• conclusion