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A quiz to show understanding of the three kinds of variables in an experiment. #science #variables
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1
_______ is the branch of physical science that studies forces and energy.
earth science
physics
chemistry
botany
2
Which variable is the part of the experiment that is measured and gives results?
constants
controlled variables
independent/manipulated variable
dependent/responding variable
3
A descriptive statement or equation that predicts events under certain conditions is a...
law
hypothesis
fact
theory
4
What is the INDEPENDENT variable?
size of nail
battery
wire
magnet
5
What is another name for the independent variable?
responding variable
controlled variable
manipulated variable
data variable
6
Technology
is
best
defined as...
the application of science for practical uses
the use of computers
investigations driven by curiosity about the natural world
the study of techno music
7
What is the DEPENDENT variable?
# of paper clips picked up
wire
battery
size of nail
8
What is the DEPENDENT variable?
type of tire tread
driver
braking distance
type of car
9
Which part is the DEPENDENT variable?
calculators
problems
speed
students
10
_________ data includes descriptions of sights, sounds, smells, and textures.
qualquantitative
quantitative
koalatative
qualitative
11
How many independent variables should a controlled experiment have per trial?
none
unlimited
one
two
12
Temperature, time, distance, and mass are all examples of _____________.
a hypothesis
quantitative data
scientific methods
qualitative data
13
What is the INDEPENDENT variable?
braking distance
type of tire tread
type of car
driver
14
What is the INDEPENDENT variable?
age of student
type of puzzle
puzzle assembly time
15
You want to investigate how pesticide affects plant height. What would be a good control group?
Plants that are NOT sprayed with pesticide.
Plants sprayed with small amounts of pesticide.
Plants sprayed with lots of pesticide.
A plant given fertilizer.
16
Which of the following is NOT a branch of biology?
geology
zoology
ecology
botany
17
What of the following is a CONTROLLED variable?
type of puzzle
age of student
puzzle assembly time
There are no controlled variables.
18
Which part represents a CONSTANT/CONTROLLED variable?
students
math problems
speed
calculators
