Scientific Variables

The things that are changing in an experiment

• Variables

• Questions

• Hypothesis

• Data

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Mr. S set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. What is the dependent variable?

• Distance traveled by the ball

• Height of the ramp

• Mass of the ball

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The one thing that a scientist changes in their investigation

• Variable

• Independent variable

• data

• Hypothesis

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What the scientist is measuring in their investigation. 

• Dependent variable

• variable

• hypothesis

• data

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In an experiment, the factor that is changed is called the...

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• control

• spam

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In an experiment, an independent variable is...

• Something that remains the same.

• Something that is changed.

• A constant

• The hypothesis

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In an experiment to determine the effect of different liquids on plant growth, what would be a controlled variable?

• The type of liquid used

• The amount of liquid given to each plant

• The growth of the plants

• The type of plant used

Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet.  He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing  Under the Sea with each reed.  The results were put in the table.
What was the independent variable?

• The Song

• The Reed size

• The Applause

Why is it important to only change the independent variable in an experiment?

• It's not important.

• To keep the experiment fair.

• To prove your hypothesis correct

• To make sure you have enough detail for your conclusion.

In any experiment, the independent variable ______________.

• remains the same to not mess up the experiment

• is purposely changed to test the hypothesis

• is known by the scientist before doing the experiment

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