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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the variable called if it is what you change in the experiment?
Independent
Dependent
Constant
Control
- 2. Multiple Choice
What do you call the factor that is measured in the experiment?
Independent
Dependent
Constant
Control
- 3. Multiple Choice
What are all the factors that stay the same in the experiment?
Independent
Dependent
Constant
Control
- 4. Multiple Choice
In an experiment, what is the standard used for comparison?
Independent
Dependent
Constant
Control
- 5. Multiple Choice
The plants in the experiment below are all given different types of fertilizer. The fertilizer is the...
Independent variables
Dependent variable
Constant
Control
- 6. Multiple Choice
With the experiment with the plants, using the same pots, seeds and soil would be called the...
Control
Dependent variable
Constants
Independent variable
- 7. Multiple Choice
The change that the fertilizers will cause is called the...?
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Constant
Control
- 8. Multiple Choice
The plant that has been planted according to the normal instructions is called the...?
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Constant
Control
- 9. Multiple Choice
The time it takes to run a mile depends on the person's running speed. What is the independent?
Mile
Distance
Speed
Time
- 10. Multiple Choice
A study was done to find if different tire treads affect braking distance of a car. What is the dependent variable?
Car
Distance
Time
Tire treads
- 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 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
- 14. 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 are the controlled variables?Type of plant, amount of music, and sunlightWater, apple juice, milkPlant growth
- 15. 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
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe variable the is changed on purpose is..ConstantControlIndependent VariableDependent Variable
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe things that are kept the same to ensure the results are due to the experiment is called..ControlConstantIndependent VariableDependent Variable
- 18. 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
- 19. 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 - 20. 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 - 21. 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 - 22. 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 - 23. 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
- 24. 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
- 25. 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
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