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Variables

Variables. Independent variable Usually the “If” part of your hypothesis What you test or change in your investigation Found on the X-axis Dependent variable Usually then “Then” part of your hypothesis What you are measuring Found on the y-axis. D. I.

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Variables

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  1. Variables • Independent variable • Usually the “If” part of your hypothesis • What you test or change in your investigation • Found on the X-axis • Dependent variable • Usually then “Then” part of your hypothesis • What you are measuring • Found on the y-axis

  2. D I Independent and Dependent Variables How does the intensity of the sunlight affect pine tree height? How does the amount of sugar affect the thickness of ketchup? How does the type of liquid poured on limestone affect the limestone’s texture?

  3. Independent and Dependent Variables If you roll a heavier steel ball off an inclined ramp, then it will travel further than a light steel ball, because the heavier ball has more momentum. Independent Variable – Weight of ball Dependent Variable – Distance ball travels

  4. Independent and Dependent Variables If the particles in a tube are small, then water will pass through the tube more slowly than if the particles are large, because there is less space between the particles. Independent Variable – Size of particles Dependent Variable – Speed water passes

  5. Independent and Dependent Variables A botanist conducted an experiment to see how a new fertilizer affects plant growth. He set up 100 plants and added fertilizer 3x a week. He set up another 100 plants and did not add fertilizer at all. He then measured and recorded each plant’s growth for 2 months. Dependent Variable – Plant growth Independent Variable – New fertilizer

  6. Independent and Dependent Variables D I If you increase the size of a sponge, then it will absorb more liquid, because it has more surface area. How does the rate at which kool aid dissolves in water depend on the water’s temperature? How does a person’s height affect their lung capacity?

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