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- What values for the number of small marbles did Frank and Nicholas choose?
- How will these values help them see patterns?
- What values will you choose?
Make a plan for your experiments. Draw a picture of your plan.
- Identify the variables in your pictures and label them with letters.
- Your teacher will help you choose at least three values for the manipulated variable. The largest value will be no more than 8 marbles.
Conducting the Experiment
Collect your data on the tables on the Volume vs. Number Data Tables pages in the Student Activity Book.
- Label the first two columns of each data table with the manipulated and responding variables and include units. You will record an ordered pair in the third column.
- List the values you choose for the manipulated variable in the first column of each table.
- Use a 250-cc graduated cylinder to measure the volume of the marbles.
- Choose a convenient amount of water to use in your cylinder, but use at least 140 cc.
