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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe things that are kept the same to ensure the results are due to the experiment is called..ControlConstantIndependent VariableDependent Variable
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe variable the is changed on purpose is..ConstantControlIndependent VariableDependent Variable
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the DEPENDENT variable (effect) in this experiment?
"Does eating breakfast improve test score?"
eating breakfast or not
the grade you got on the test
what time you get up in the morning
how tasty the breakfast is
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the INDEPENDENT variable (cause) is this experiment?
"Which type of medium is best for plant growth?"height of plant (cm)type of medium (soil vs. sand)amount of mediumtypes of plant - 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the DEPENDENT variable (effect) in this experiment?
"Do tall people jump further than short people?"height of the personweight of the personhow fast the person runshow far the person jumps - 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the INDEPENDENT variable (cause)in this experiment?
"Which type of metal, copper or aluminum, conducts heat faster?"size of metaltypes of metaltime it takes to heat upshape of the metal - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the INDEPENDENT variable (cause) in this experiment?
"Will fish school more if a predator is present?"whether there is a predator or notnumber of fish school togethertype of predatortype of fish - 8. Multiple ChoiceAn experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...The type of plantThe amount of sunlightThe type of musicThe type of liquid
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAn experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, what is the dependent variable?Type of plantWater, apple juice, milkPlant growth
- 10. Multiple ChoiceA student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.Diameter of the ballForce acting on the ballHeight that the ball bouncesHeight from which the ball is dropped
- 11. Multiple ChoiceLauren is convinced that book/movie combinations are better if you have read the book before watching the movie. Lauren's friend, Alyssa, thinks that movies are just as good even if you don't read the book. They got 40 of their classmates to help them solve their debate. 20 classmates read the book Divergent and 20 more classmates viewed the movie without reading the book. All participants went to see the movie on Friday at 6 p.m. They had their classmates do a survey (1-4 stars). Then, Alyssa and Lauren averaged the number of stars for both groups.
What is the independent variable?Watching the movieReading the bookTaking the survey - 12. Multiple ChoiceLauren is convinced that book/movie combinations are better if you have read the book before watching the movie. Lauren's friend, Alyssa, thinks that movies are just as good even if you don't read the book. They got 40 of their classmates to help them solve their debate. 20 classmates read the book Divergent and 20 more classmates viewed the movie without reading the book. All participants went to see the movie on Friday at 6 p.m. They had their classmates do a survey (1-4 stars). Then, Alyssa and Lauren averaged the number of stars for both groups.
What is the dependent variable?The length of the movieThe time the movie startsThe # of stars the movie gets - 13. Multiple ChoiceMr. S set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.Distance traveled by the ballHeight of the rampMass of the ball
- 14. Multiple ChoiceMr. 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 ballHeight of the rampMass of the ball
- 15. Multiple Choice
Diego wants to know how drinking milk affects how tall Dora grows. Which is the independent variable?
Drinking milk.
Diego's growth.
Dora's growth.
Chocolate or plain milk.
- 16. Multiple Choice
What would the independent variable be in an experiment testing which type of paper airplane goes the furthest?
the type of paper used.
the distance each plane flies.
how hard the plane is thrown.
the type of paper airplane.
- 17. Multiple Choice
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 independent variable?
the type of plant
the type of liquid
the type of music
the amount of liquid
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