5.6D & 3.6B Force and Experimental Design

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What is the independent variable in an experiment testing which types of paper airplane goes furthest?

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The type of paper airplane.

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What is the definition of friction?

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A rubbing force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact. Rough surfaces have more friction and smooth surfaces have less friction.

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What is a force?

Back

A push or a pull.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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What is the unit of measurement for force?

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Newtons.

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What is a procedure in the context of an experiment?

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Step-by-step instructions on how to conduct an experiment.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

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What is the role of a hypothesis in an experiment?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.