NeSA Review - Inquiry

Bailey wants to find out which frozen solid melts the fastest: soda, ice, or orange juice. After making identical frozen cubes of each type, she times how long it takes each to melt. In this investigation, what is the Dependent Variable?

Which variable is manipulated/messed with?

Bailey wants to find out which frozen solid melts the fastest: soda, ice, or orange juice. After making identical frozen cubes of each type, she times how long it takes each to melt. In this investigation, what is an example of a constant?

Henry wants to find out which laundry detergent cleans the best. He stains four identical towels with red wine. Then he uses three types of detergent to wash three of the towels, and water alone to wash one. What is the independent variable?

Bailey wants to find out which frozen solid melts the fastest: soda, ice, or orange juice. After making identical frozen cubes of each type, she times how long it takes each to melt. In this investigation, what is the control?

Which variable is measured, depends on the independent variable, and is in response to the independent variable?

Henry wants to find out which laundry detergent cleans the best. He stains four identical towels with red wine. Then he uses three types of detergent to wash three of the towels, and water alone to wash one. What is the Dependent Variable?

Henry wants to find out which laundry detergent cleans the best. He stains four identical towels with red wine. Then he uses three types of detergent to wash three of the towels, and water alone to wash one. What is the Control?

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