Science Fair 2024

the variable that is kept the same to make sure results are caused by the thing being tested

• independent variable
• dependent variable
• control variable

the variable that is observed or measured during the experiment

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• control variable

Scientific Question: Does being tardy impact test scores?

What is the independent variable?

• test scores

• the time a student arrives to class

• amount of time to complete test

Scientific Question:  Will a person fall asleep faster if they listen to music?
What is the dependent variable?

• music
• time to fall asleep
• person

Scientific Question: Does the type of sneaker you wear affect how fast you can run?

What is the control variable?

• type of sneaker

• how fast you run

• person/runner

Which of the following is NOT parts of the components of an experiment?

• materials
• dependent variable

• independent variable
• control group

How should your materials list be written?

• bulleted list
• sentence form

Which of the following is NOT true about the procedure?

• complete sentences
• numbered- step-by-step
• bulleted list

What should be included on every table and graph and picture in your data and results?

• title
• a paragraph describing each one

What is an abstract?

• a summary of all parts of the experiment
• a summary of the conclusion
• a summary of the data
• a summary of the background information