Variables Scenarios Practice

Read the scenario, and see if you can identify each type of variable! You can work independently, with a partner, or discuss within your group. Remember...

Independent Variable – the variable you purposely change – variable “I” control – also called the “manipulated” variable. THINK OF THIS AS THE CAUSE IN THE EXPERIMENT.

Dependent Variable – the factor that you measure or may change as a result of the manipulated variable – “depends” on the independent – also called the “responding” variable. THINK OF THIS AS THE EFFECT IN THE EXPERIMENT.

Constant Variable – anything that is kept constant, or the same. Sometimes an individual or group is kept from the independent variable completely – then it is called a Control Group.