Scientific Variables

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An investigation was done to see if more bushels of potatoes would be produced if the soil was fertilized more. What is one constant needed?

In the following hypothesis, identify the independent variable: If the temperature of water is higher, then the faster an egg will boil.

In this problem what is the dependent variable: Does the size of a soccer ball affect how easy it is to juggle?

A student wanted to find out which brand of paper towel absorbed the most water. What is the dependent variable?

Identify the dependent variable in this problem: Will apple trees receiving the most water produce the sweetest apples?

Identify the independent variable in this problem: How does the amount of oxygen in the water affect the oyster population?

Identify the independent variable in this problem: How does the size of a bicycle tire affect the distance it will travel when it is pedaled a set number of times?

Identify the independent variable in the problem listed: How does the distance from an eye chart affect the number of letters that are recognized?