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This document provides examples of experiments and variables to identify for each. It lists the independent variable that is changed, dependent variable that is observed, and control that is kept the same for comparison. Constants are also identified in some examples.

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Anthony Freeman - Variables Worksheet

This document provides examples of experiments and variables to identify for each. It lists the independent variable that is changed, dependent variable that is observed, and control that is kept the same for comparison. Constants are also identified in some examples.

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Variables Worksheet

For each experiment, write down the independent variable (IV), dependent variable (DV), and
control. For some, identify the constants as well.

1. Katiana wanted to figure out what type of liquid worked best for growing beans. She
watered one with coca-cola, one with lemonade, and one with just water. After one week, she
measured how high they had grown.

a. Independent Variable (IV):Something that you change during an experiment.


b. Dependent Variable (DV):The reaction that happened because of the Independent
Variable
c. Control: Something that you make comparisons to.
_________________________________________________________

2. Trevor wanted to find out what fertilizer worked best for growing marigolds. He put
Miracle Grow on one, Scotts fertilizer on one, and no fertilizer on another.

a. Independent Variable (IV): Changing the Fertilizer.


b. Dependent Variable (DV): _The effect it has on the plant.
____________________________________________
c. Control: No fertilizer on one of the plants.v
____________________________________________________________

3. Taylor wanted to see if eating apples would help her do better on her classwork. The
first day, she didn’t eat any apples. On day 2, she ate one apple; on day 3, she ate 2 apples;
and on day 4, she ate 3 apples. Each day, she recorded the grades she got on her science
work.
a. Independent Variable (IV):How many apples she eats per day
_____________________________________________
b. Dependent Variable (DV): The effect it has on her when she is doing homework.
_____________________________________________
c. Control: The first day she did not eat any apples.
___________________________________________________________

4. CJ wanted to see if listening to music would make the basketball players make more
baskets. On day one, he didn’t play any music and counted how many baskets they could
make in 10 minutes. On day 2, he played rap music and counted the baskets, and on day 3, he
played classical music and counted the baskets.
a. Independent Variable (IV): _____________________________________________
b. Dependent Variable (DV): _____________________________________________
c. Control: ____________________________________________________________

5. Michael wanted to see what kitchen cleaner worked best for cleaning her counters. He used
Lysol, Clorox, Pinesol, and just water. For each cleaner, he put 5 milliliters of grape juice on the
counter, sprayed the cleaner, and wiped it with one paper towel.
a. Independent Variable (IV): ______________________________________________
b. Dependent Variable (DV): ______________________________________________
c. Control: ____________________________________________________________
d. Constants: __________________________________________________________

6. Alex wanted to find out what toothpaste made teeth the cleanest. Everyday she brushed her
teeth with a different product and then took a plaque test to see how much plaque was left. She
used Crest, Colgate, Close-up, and water.

a. Independent Variable (IV): ______________________________________________


b. Dependent Variable (DV): ______________________________________________
c. Control: _____________________________________________________________
d. Constants:___________________________________________________________

7. Caelyn wanted to find out what shampoo made her hair the shiniest. Everyday she
washed her hair with different shampoos and then rated how shiny her hair was, on a scale from
1-10. She used Pantene, Herbal Essences, L’Oreal, and just water.

a. Independent Variable (IV): ______________________________________________


b. Dependent Variable (DV): ______________________________________________
c. Control: _____________________________________________________________
d. Constants:___________________________________________________________

8. Fredrick wanted to find out what soil works best for growing roses. He grew them in
potting soil, clay, sand, and soil he found outside his yard. After one week, he measured their
height and how many leaves they had.

a. Independent Variable (IV): ______________________________________________


b. Dependent Variable (DV): ______________________________________________
c. Control: _____________________________________________________________
d. Constants:___________________________________________________________

9. Anna wanted to see what battery lasted the longest. She put each battery into a clock
and recorded the time that the clock stopped. She used Duracell, Energizer, Kroger brand, and
EverReady.
a. Independent Variable (IV): ______________________________________________
b. Dependent Variable (DV): ______________________________________________
c. Control: _____________________________________________________________
d. Constants:___________________________________________________________

10. Darius wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would
fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was
tested to determine how far it would fly.
a. Independent Variable (IV): ______________________________________________
b. Dependent Variable (DV): ______________________________________________
c. Control: _____________________________________________________________
d. Constants:___________________________________________________________

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