Level 1 Questions / definitions
Independent Variables
Dependent Variables
Name that variable
Mrs. Cleal
100

The variable that is purposely changed in an experiment.

What is Independent Variable

100
Jackson designed an experiment to test which brand of paper towel absorbs the most water.
What is Brand of paper towel
100
Harry performed an investigation to find out how temperature affects crystal growth.
What is Crystal Growth
100

An eperiment was done where the researchers controlled the amount of time students spent on social media throughout the semester. Then they looked at the student's semester grades. Identify the IV.

amount of time on social media

100

What is Mrs. Cleal's favourite candy

Swedish Berries

200
The variable that is observed or measured in an experiment.
What is Dependent Variable
200
Jamie performed an investigation to find out if hot, cold, or room temperature water is better for growing tomato plants.
What is Temperature of Water
200
Donna performed an investigation to find out if a heavier or lighter ball would roll down a ramp faster.
What is Speed of Ball
200

An eperiment was done where the researchers controlled the amount of time students spent on social media throughout the semester. Then they looked at the student's semester grades. Identify the DV.

Student's semester grades

200

What is the name of Mrs. Cleal's nephew?

Henry

300

Which variable is on the x axis?

Independent variable

300
Harry performed an investigation to find out how temperature affects crystal growth.
What is Different Temperatures
300
Jenny designed an experiment to find out which color absorbed the most heat.
What is Amount of Heat Absorbed
300

I am running an experiment to discover which dish soap is the best for cleaning dirty pans. I test three different soap brands. What is the independent variable?

Type of dish soap I use

300

What kind of dog did Mrs. Cleal have growing up?

A goldendoodle

400

Which variable is on the y axis?

Dependent variable

400
Wilber performed an investigation to find out if bigger or smaller parachutes created more drag.
What is Size of Parachutes
400
Peter wondered if cooler temperatures would impact how quickly Venus Flytraps closed.
What is Speed of Venus Flytraps Closing
400

I want to see how fast ice freezes in a freezer at different temperatures. I put ice in a freezer at 30 degrees, 10 degrees, and -10 degrees. What is the independent variable?

Temperature of the freezer the ice is in

400

What animal keeps crashing Mrs. Cleal's trail cams?

The raccoons

500

Identify the DV: How does the height of the ramp affect the distance a toy car rolls?

distance car rolls

500
Peter wondered how the period of a pendulum was dependent upon string length.
What is Different String Lengths
500
Levi designed an experiment to test if yawning is contagious.
What is Amount of Yawns
500

If I want to figure out whether adding more merits to a class increases participation, what is my dependent variable in the experiment?

Amount of student participation

500

Where did Mrs. Cleal grow up?

British Columbia

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