Quiz for:
Understanding Variables in Scientific Experiments

Question 1

In a controlled experiment, which type of variable is kept constant?

Question 2

In which scenario is the water amount a dependent variable?

Question 3

What distinguishes an independent variable from other variables?

Question 4

What is a dependent variable?

Question 5

In the fish growth experiment, what is a controlled variable?

Question 6

Why should the same equipment be used across multiple tests of an experiment?

Question 7

What is the main goal of altering the independent variable in an experiment?

Question 8

In the alternate fish growth experiment, identify the independent variable.

Question 9

What happens to the dependent variable as a result of the independent variable in most experiments?

Question 10

In the plant growth experiment, what is the independent variable?

Question 11

In an experiment on water heating, what is the dependent variable?

Question 12

What is the role of variables in an experiment?

Question 13

Which of the following is true about an independent variable?

Question 14

How many independent variables should be examined per experiment to maintain clarity?

Question 15

Why are controlled variables important in an experiment?