Variables
This variable depends on other variables
Dependent variable
In an experiment to see who runs faster, dogs without shoes, or trying something new of dogs who wear shoes, the independent variable is what?
dogs wearing shoes
In an experiment I should have multiple _______ to see if my results are accurate
trials
This variable is the new variable being introduced that affects the dependent variable
Independent variable
In an experiment to see who runs faster, dogs without shoes, or trying something new of dogs who wear shoes, the control is what?
dogs without shoes
In this experiment, what would need to be a control group?
A researcher is testing whether a new blood pressure medication effectively lowers blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
original medicine group
In this experiment: which is my independent variable?
A researcher is testing whether a new blood pressure medication effectively lowers blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
new medicine
When doing an experiment I want to make sure that I have the following: A control group, one independent variable, even testing subjects, and ______________.
multiple trials
Free Space
Free space
In this experiment, what is my dependent variable?
A researcher is testing whether a new blood pressure medication effectively lowers blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
if the blood pressure lowers or stays the same (high)
I need to make an experiment that will allow me to see if playing a game for a review like I usually do, is effective for high scores on a test, or if I need to do small group study sessions instead. What is the control in this experiment? What is the independent variable? What is the dependent variable?
control- game review
independent- small group study sessions
dependent- scores of the test
This is the thing in the experiment that stays the same, I compare my independent variable results to this
Control
Use this experiment:
A researcher is testing whether watching television or reading for 30 min. right before bed affects how long it takes people to fall asleep.
What is the dependent variable?
What is the independent variable?
dependent: the amount of time to fall asleep
independent: television or reading
I need an experiment to decide if the temperature inside of a classroom affects student's attention to a lesson. Design an experiment that would test that. (write out your procedure)
independent, dependent, trials, even test subjects, procedure, data collection
I need an experiment that helps determine if the use of planners effects the amount of homework turned in on time. Design an experiment that would help me test that.
Independent variable, dependent variable, control, trials, data collection, even test subjects, procedure