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Understanding Scientific Variables in Experiments

This science department document provides information about variables in scientific investigations. It includes a table for students to identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables for four sample experiments. The document defines an independent variable as the factor that is deliberately changed, a dependent variable as the factor that is measured, and a controlled variable as other factors that stay the same. Students are asked to fill in the table before and after discussion to determine the variables in each experiment.

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Understanding Scientific Variables in Experiments

This science department document provides information about variables in scientific investigations. It includes a table for students to identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables for four sample experiments. The document defines an independent variable as the factor that is deliberately changed, a dependent variable as the factor that is measured, and a controlled variable as other factors that stay the same. Students are asked to fill in the table before and after discussion to determine the variables in each experiment.

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Science LC IX

First Quarter

Directions: Read the questions below. Determine the independent, dependent, and controlled
variables in each Scientific Investigation.

Then, in your own words, define the terms, independent, dependent, and controlled variables
found below the table.

Scientific Information:

What are Variables?


In science, a variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or
types.

Before Discussion
Question Independent Dependent Variable Controlled Variable
Variable
1. How does the
duration of light
exposure affect the
surface area of
tomato plant leaves?

2. How does the


concentration of
nitrogen fertilizer
affect the days to
flowering of tomato
plants?

3. How does the volume


of water (mL) affect
the number of days to
germination of tomato
plants?
4. Does heating water
allow it to dissolve
more sugar?

Independent Variable

Dependent Variable

Controlled Variable
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Science LC IX

First Quarter

Directions: Read the questions below. Determine the independent, dependent, and controlled
variables in each Scientific Investigation. Then, in your own words, define the terms,
independent, dependent, and controlled variables found below the table.

Scientific Information:

What are Variables?


In science, a variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or
types.

After Discussion
Question Independent Dependent Variable Controlled Variable
Variable
1. How does the
duration of light
exposure affect the
surface area of
tomato plant leaves?

2. How does the


concentration of
nitrogen fertilizer
affect the days to
flowering of tomato
plants?

3. How does the volume


of water (mL) affect
the number of days to
germination of tomato
plants?
4. Does heating water
allow it to dissolve
more sugar?

Independent Variable

Dependent Variable

Controlled Variable

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