Name: ANICA MAE DEL RIO Date: JANUARY 19,2021

Section: VII-L.M.GUERRERO Score: /35

Activity 1

VARIABLES
Variable is a measurable characteristic that OBJECTIVES
varies and take on different values. Variables To identify variables in a problem; and

To distinguish variables depending on their

can be any factor that can be controlled,
uses in planning a simple science
changed, or measured in an experiment.
experiment.

PART 1. CLASSIFICATION OF VARIABLES

There are four classification of variables and each class has subtypes. Fill in the blanks to

identify the classification of variable being described.

1. Variables with values that describe a measurable numerical

n
_u r _i _
_ m e _ c _a l quantity and pertains to quantitative data.

1a. age continuous or discrete? continuous

1b. mass continuous or discrete?
continuous
1c. number of brothers continuous or discrete? discrete
1d. class attendance continuous or discrete? discrete

2. Variables with values that describe a quality or characteristic of

a g or i c
c _ t e _ _ _ _ _ a l
a data unit

2a. academic ranking ordinal or nominal?

nominal
2b. blood type ordinal or nominal? nominal
2c. surname ordinal or nominal?

2d. civil status ordinal or nominal?

no x pe r i me n
_ _n-e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _tal 3. Variables which cannot be manipulated by the researcher

xp e r i en
e _ _ _ _ _ m _ _ t a l 4. Variables with values that describe a causal relationship. It can

be independent, dependent, controlled, or extraneous variable.

ANSWERS TO NO. 4: 4a. Experimental variable that variable that you measure
4a: dependent or observe.
4b: controlled 4b. Experimental variable that are held constant for
4c: independent different set-ups

4d: extraneous 4c. Experimental variable that a researcher change in an

experiment.

4d. Experimental variable that may influence the outcome

of an experiment but aren't taken into account during
measurement.

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Name: ANICA MAE DEL RIO

Section: VII-L.M.GUERRERO

Activity 1

VARIABLES
PART 2. IDENTIFYING EXPERIMENTAL VARIABLES
For each experiment below, identify the independent variable, dependent variable, and
controlled variable. (NOTE: Extraneous variables should be controlled as much as possible so
classify the extraneous variables under controlled for this set-up.)

1. Two groups of students were tested to compare their speed working math problems. Each group

was given the same problems. One group used calculators and the other group computed without

calculators.

a. INDEPENDENT VARIABLE/S: 

b. DEPENDENT VARIABLE/S:
their speed/time
c. CONTROLLED VARIABLE/S:
the problem

2. Students of different ages were given the same puzzle to assemble. The puzzle assembly time

was measured.

a. INDEPENDENT VARIABLE/S: 

b. DEPENDENT VARIABLE/S: assembly time

c. CONTROLLED VARIABLE/S: puzzle

3. The height of bean plants depends on the amount of water they receive.

a. INDEPENDENT VARIABLE/S:  amount of water

b. DEPENDENT VARIABLE/S:
plants height
c. CONTROLLED VARIABLE/S: water

4. The amount of pollution produced by cars was measured for cars using gasoline containing

different amounts of lead.

a. INDEPENDENT VARIABLE/S:  gasoline

b. DEPENDENT VARIABLE/S: amount of polution
c. CONTROLLED VARIABLE/S: cars

5. Four groups of rats are first weighed and then fed identical diets except for the amount of

vitamin A they receive. Each group gets a different amount of Vitamin A. After 3 weeks on the diet,

the rats’ masses are measured again to see if there has been a decrease in their mass.

a. INDEPENDENT VARIABLE/S:  the vitamin a

b. DEPENDENT VARIABLE/S:
rats weight
c. CONTROLLED VARIABLE/S:
the food

PART 3. POST-ACTIVITY QUESTION

Why is it important to recognize and identify the types of variables in conducting
research? (4 POINTS) because they determine the cause and effects in research.

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