Identify Variables In A Scientific Experiment

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1. How does temperature affect a magnet's strength?

Independent variable

Dependent variable

Controlled variable

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Explanation

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Submit

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2. How does a container's size and shape affect evaporation rates?

Independent variable

Dependent variable

Controlled variable

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Explanation

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Submit

3. What type of ball bounces the highest?

Independent variable

Dependent variable

Controlled variable

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Explanation

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Submit

4. Which type of soil can hold the most water?

Independent variable

Dependent variable

Controlled variable

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Explanation

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Submit

5. How does acid rain affect plants growth?

Independent variable

Dependent variable

Controlled variable

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Explanation

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Submit

6. What amounts of light promote algae growth in a fish tank?

Independent variable

Dependent variable

Controlled variable

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Explanation

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Submit

7. At what temperature does a yogurt culture grow best?

Independent variable

Dependent variable

Controlled variable

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Explanation

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Submit

8. What conditions impact productivity while doing homework?

Independent variable

Dependent variable

Controlled variable

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Explanation

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Submit

9. Which paper towel absorbs the fastest?

Independent variable

Dependent variable

Controlled variable

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Explanation

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Submit

10. How do laws/policies on deer affect deer populations?

Independent variable

Dependent variable

Controlled variable

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Explanation

Independent variable is what you change in the investigation.

Dependent variable is what you measure in the investigation.

Controlled variable is what is kept the same throughout the investigation.

Submit

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