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What happens to ice cream sales as the temperature increases?

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Ice cream sales increase as the temperature rises.

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What is the dependent variable in a graph?

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The dependent variable is the one that is measured and is plotted on the Y-axis.

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What is a scientific question?

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A scientific question is one that is testable and can be answered through experimentation.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

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What type of data is made up of numbers?

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Quantitative data is measurable and consists of numbers.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the one that is changed or controlled in an experiment.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is qualitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities and is not measured in numbers.

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What is the Y-axis in a graph?

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The Y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that represents the dependent variable.

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What is the X-axis in a graph?

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The X-axis is the horizontal line on a graph that represents the independent variable.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2