SI-PASS Session 02/15/2024

In an experiment, what is the measurable variable, also known as the dependent variable?

• The variable that remains constant throughout the experiment

• The variable manipulated by the experimenter

• The variable measured in the experiment, dependent on changes to the independent variable

• The variable that is not relevant to the study

The independent variable changes the dependent variable?

• True

• False

"The deeper I cut the more it will bleed." The 2 variables: 1. Depth of cut

2. 2. Level of bleeding. Which is the independent variable?

• Level of bleeding

• Depth of cut

• Both A and B

• None of these

If I add more milk, the tea will get a lighter color. The two variables:

1. 1. Amount of milk

2. 2. Color of the tea

3. Which one is the independent variable?

• Amount of milk

• Color of the tea

• Both A and B

• None of these

Add extra sugar to make coffee sweeter. Which one of these is the dependent variable?

• Amount of sugar

• Both A and B

• Level of sweetness

• None of these

It will get colder if the wind blows faster. The 2 variables:

1. 1. The wind's speed

2. 2. How cold it is

3. Which of these is the dependent variable?

• How cold it is

• Both A and B

• None of these

• Wind's speed

How well do you understand Independent and Dependent Variables?

• I understand them perfectly!

• I understand one more than the other!

• I'm kind of shaky with both of them!

• I still have no clue about either!