Variables in Science

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7th Grade
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Anthony Kaltenbach
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of an independent variable?
A variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.
A variable that is not relevant to the experiment.
A variable that is determined by chance in an experiment.
A variable that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher in an experiment.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of a dependent variable?
A dependent variable is the variable that is manipulated in an experiment or study.
A dependent variable is the variable that remains constant in an experiment or study.
A dependent variable is the variable being measured or observed in an experiment or study.
A dependent variable is the variable that is controlled by the researcher in an experiment or study.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which variable is manipulated or changed by the scientist in an experiment?
constant
control variable
independent variable
dependent variable
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which variable is measured or observed in an experiment?
control variable
independent variable
extraneous variable
dependent variable
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In an experiment to test the effect of sunlight on plant growth, what is the independent variable?
Sunlight
Soil
Temperature
Water
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In an experiment to test the effect of temperature on the rate of chemical reaction, what is the dependent variable?
concentration
time
temperature
rate of chemical reaction
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In an experiment to test the effect of exercise on heart rate, what is the independent variable?
exercise
age
time of day
heart rate
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