Scientific Variables

In your experiment, the thing you measure is called the...

• independent

• dependent

• control

• ruler

When writing a hypothesis, the BECAUSE is...

• based on your results

• what you will measure

• based on what you know or have learned

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid. Each plant has the same amount of sunlight, soil and listens to the same music. What is the dependent variable?

• the amount of liquid

• the amount of sunlight

• the growth of the plant

• the volume of the music

Which variable responds to what is being tested?

• independent

• dependent

• control

When writing a hypothesis, which variable is the IF?

• independent

• dependent

• control

• questions mark

Does the temperature of the room affect student's test scores?

• independent

• dependent

When writing a hypothesis, which variable is the THEN?

• independent

• dependent

• contol

• question mark

In an experiment, the variable you change is called the...

• independent

• dependent

• control

• spam

These variables keep the experiment fair by keeping things the same...

• independent

• dependent

• control

• the law

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

• independent

• dependent