Question

1. match the correct term to complete the sentence.

the variable changes in response to the independent variable.

1. match the correct term to complete the sentence.

the variable is changed by the scientist.

1. choose the best answer.

two students are texting and laughing while a solution burns on a bunsen burner. which rule is violated?
leaving an experiment unattended
eating and drinking in the lab
working alone in the lab
being serious in the lab

Explanation:

• For question 14: In an experiment, the dependent variable is the one that changes as a result of the independent variable.
• For question 15: The independent variable is the one that the scientist manipulates or changes.
• For question 16: The students are not paying attention to the experiment (texting and laughing while the solution is burning), which means they are leaving the experiment unattended.

Answer:

1. dependent
2. independent
3. leaving an experiment unattended