Question

a student tests how quickly sugar dissolves in cold water, room - temperature water, and hot water.

• what is the independent variable?

• what is the dependent variable?

• what should be kept constant?

• what step of the scientific method should follow after collecting the data?

Explanation:

Independent variable is water - temperature. Dependent is sugar - dissolution rate. Keep sugar amount and water volume constant. After data - collection, analyze data.

Answer:

What is the independent variable? - Temperature of water
What is the dependent variable? - Rate of sugar dissolution
What should be kept constant? - Amount of sugar, volume of water
What step of the scientific method should follow after collecting the data? - Analyze the data