Coffee

Question 1

What colour cups keep coffee the hottest for the longest? Independent variable.

Answer 1

The temperature of the coffee.

Question 2

What colour cups keep coffee the hottest for the longest? Dependent variable.

Answer 2

This is the outcome that is measured to see how it is affected by the independent variable.

Question 3

What colour cups keep coffee the hottest for the longest? Control variables.

Answer 3

The volume of coffee in each cup, and the environment in which the are placed (such as room temperature).

Question 4

What colour cups keep coffee the hottest for the longest? Why is it not a “fair test”.

Answer 4

Because there are multiple factors that could influence the results beyond just the colour of the cups. Like the made of different materials or have different thicknesses.

Question 5

What colour is it?

Answer 5

Dark brown / black.