Independent and Dependent

Sam wanted to know if the color of the chair you sat in when taking a test affected your test grade. What is the dependent variable.

• Color or chair

• Grade on test

• Age of students

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be tested at a time?

• one

• none

• two or more

• how ever many makes sense.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Is the underlined phrase the independent variable or the dependent variable?

Does the flavor of ice cream effect how fast the ice cream melts?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Is the underlined phrase the independent variable or the dependent variable? How does watching TV during studying affect a student’s test grades?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Is the underlined phrase the independent variable or the dependent variable?

Does deflating a ball affect a its ability to bounce?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Is the underlined phrase the independent variable or the dependent variable?

Will a person’s teeth will be whitened quicker if they use baking soda with their toothpaste?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Is the underlined phrase the independent variable or the dependent variable?

Does the type of shoe worn during a 30 meter dash affect the speed of the runner?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Is the underlined phrase the independent variable or the dependent variable?

Will a student’s performance in school will be affected if they do not eat breakfast?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Is the underlined phrase the independent variable or the dependent variable?

Does the lack of sleep make you gain weight?

• independent variable

• dependent variable