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Pre_goal - I can tell the difference among the definitions of the dependent variable, independent variable, and the control variable.

Using the definitions below to answer questions #1-3.

Key Terms

-Scientific Hypothesis: A specific and testable prediction about the results of an experiment.

-Variable: An element, feature, or factor that can vary or change (i.e. ramp height, etc.)

-Dependent Variable: A variable whose value depends on another variable and is measured.

-Independent Variable: A value not dependent on another value but directly changed by an experimenter.

-Control Variable: A variable that is kept the same throughout an experiment.

*There can be many control variables but only one variable can be directly changed (independent)

and for simplicity one measured variable (dependent). All other variables must be controlled.

Question 1
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Question 2
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Question 3
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Goal - I can recognize a scientific hypothesis, Independent, Dependent, and Control variables given an experiment.

Question 4
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Question 5
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Question 6
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Question 7
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Question 8
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Which definition describes a control variable.
What the experimenter measures as a result of changing something else.
What the experimenter doesn't allow to change and doesn't allow to affect the other variables.
What the experimenter directly changes.
Which definition describes an independent variable.
What the experimenter measures as a result of changing something else.
What the experimenter doesn't allow to change and doesn't allow to affect the other variables.
What the experimenter directly changes.
Which definition describes a dependent variable.
What the experimenter measures as a result of changing something else.
What the experimenter doesn't allow to change and doesn't allow to affect the other variables.
What the experimenter directly changes.
Select all the things that can changed in this experiment below. Remember to select ALL that apply.
Experiment: A toy car is allowed to travel different chosen distances across a flat table. The travel times of each distance are recorded.
the size of marshmallows used
travel distance of toy car
travel time of toy car
type of toy car used
Identify the independent variable in the experiment below.

Experiment: A toy car is allowed to travel different chosen distances across a flat table. The travel times of each distance are recorded.
travel time of toy car
travel distance of toy car
type of toy car used
Identify the dependent variable in the experiment below.

Experiment: A toy car is allowed to travel different chosen distances across a flat table. The travel times of each distance are recorded.
travel time of toy car
travel distance of toy car
type of toy car used
Identify a control variable in the experiment below.

Experiment: A toy car is allowed to travel different chosen distances across a flat table. The travel times of each distance are recorded.
travel time of toy car
travel distance of toy car
type of toy car used
Identify a scientific hypothesis that can be tested by the situation below.

Experiment: A toy car is allowed to travel different chosen distances across a flat table. The travel times of each distance are recorded.
Scientific hypothesis: If the size of the boat increases then the sinking weight of the boat will also increase.
Scientific hypothesis: If the weight of the toy car increases then the distance travelled by the toy car will decrease.
Scientific hypothesis: If the travel distance of the toy car increases then the travel time of the toycar will also increase.