WB 20th June

Lesson 1
 Variables:

Variables are things which are controlled and measured as

part of a scientific experiment. There are three main types
of variables:
Independent variable
Dependent Variable
Control Variable
Independent variable: One
thing that you change in an
investigation!
 Dependent Variable: Factor
that we measure or observe in
an investigation!
Control Variable:
• Experiments also have controlled variables. Controlled variables are
quantities that a scientist wants to remain constant

Factors that we keep same

during an investigation!
Independent
variable
Dependent
variable
 Task: Copy the question in your copy book and
identify Independent and dependent variable
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Independent
variable (I V)
Dependent
variable (D V)
Task: Copy the question in your copy book and
identify Independent and dependent variable

Independent
variable (I V)
Dependent
variable (D V)
 Task: Copy the question in your copy book and
identify Independent and dependent variable
• You want to compare brands of paper towels, to see which holds the
most liquid.
• The independent variable in your experiment would be: the brand of
paper towel.
• The dependent variable would be :the amount of liquid absorbed by a
paper towel.