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Experimental Design
Test Description: Parts of an experiment; IV; DV; Control; Constants
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) 1. You want to figure out which brand of microwave popcorn pops the most kernels, so you can get the most value for your money. What is the independent variable?
A
Number of kernels
B
Type of microwave
C
Time of cooking
D
Brand of popcorn
2) 1. You want to figure out which brand of microwave popcorn pops the most kernels, so you can get the most value for your money. What would be a contstant used?
A
Same price of popcorn
B
Different brand of popcorn
C
Same brand of popcorn
D
Same microwave used
3) A student has data that shows his volcano erupts more quickly if he uses more vinegar. He completes three trials. What is the dependent variable?
A
Temperature of vinegar
B
Amount of baking soda used
C
Amount of vinegar used
D
Time for volcano to erupt
4) A student has data that shows his volcano erupts more quickly if he uses more vinegar. He completes three trials. What is the independent variable?
A
Amount of baking soda
B
Amount of vinegar used
C
Time for eruption
D
Temperature of vinegar
5) Which best describes the control group in an experiment?
A
The first trial or group tested
B
The last trial or group tested
C
The group with the most amount of constants
6) Unit for measuring the amount of solids (baking soda)
A
meters (m)
B
mililiters (mL)
C
grams (g)
7) Tool used to measure small, accurate amounts of liquids
A
beaker
B
electronic balance
C
graduated cylinder
D
test tube
8) Mr. Brewer thinks smaller wheels on his skateboard will help him skate faster. He times himself skating down the same hallway three times using different skateboards. What is the Independent Variable?
A
How fast he skates down the hallway
B
Different sized wheels on skateboard
C
Same hallway
D
Three trials/runs
9) Mr. Brewer thinks smaller wheels on his skateboard will help him skate faster. He times himself skating down the same hallway three times using different skateboards. What is the Dependent Variable?
A
Control group
B
The hat he's wearing
C
How fast he skates down the hallway
D
Size of wheels
10) Which word means that a volcano is currently not erupting, but could erupt again in the future?
A
volcanic
B
dormant
C
hot
D
active
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