Independent Dependent Control Variables and Graphs and Data Tables

Which variable should be on the x axis?

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• control variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____

• change

• keep the same

• measure

• look at

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Look at the graph.

Which is correct?

Sales of food and drink... from Monday to Friday.

• remain stable

• rise

• drop

• fluctuate

What is the name of this graph?

• line plot

• line graph

• bar graph

• column graph

How can you create a 'fair test'?

• By changing one factor and keeping all the other conditions constant

• By changing some variables but keeping one constant

• By repeating the experiment more than 10 times

• By allowing each scientist to record the results separately

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which variable should be on the y axis?

• the dependent variable

• the independent variable

• the control variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following is a prediction based on a question?

• Inference

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Hypotenuse

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool? 

• Sleep during the day and hunt at night
• Take a bath in the lake 
• Grow thicker fur
• Build a new home out of cactus 

How many push-ups were done on Monday?

• 5
• 10
• 15
• 20

In which month was my weight the highest?

• July
• September
• November
• December