Nature of Science / Scientific Method

Which of the following is NOT a method of organizing data?

• Constructing a graph
• Creating a table/chart
• Sequencing by order
• Sharing results

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is another name for the control group in an experiment?

• Comparison Group
• Independent Group
• Dependent Group
• Experimental Group

Choose the BEST answer. A good quality, scientific hypothesis is a(n) ______________ statement based on collected information.

• testable
• educated
• assumed
• inferred

How would a scientist go about TESTING their hypothesis?

• Perform an experiment
• Ask a question
• Collect background information
• Draw conclusions

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The _________________ variable is the factor that is changed by the scientist from one group to the next during an experiment.

• Independent
• Dependent

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The ___________________ variable is the factor that is measured by the scientist in an experiment in order to draw a conclusion.

• Independent
• Dependent

You were investigating whether or not plants need light to grow. Plant A and Plant B were grown next to a window with plenty of light. Plant C and Plant D were grown in a dark cabinet. What is the INDEPENDENT variable in this experiment?

• Light availability
• Amount of water
• Type of fertilizer
• Growth of plants

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

You were investigating whether or not plants need light to grow. Plant A and Plant B were grown next to a window with plenty of light. Plant C and Plant D were grown in a dark cabinet. What is the DEPENDENT variable in this experiment?

• Light availability
• Amount of water
• Type of fertilizer
• Growth of plants

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

You were investigating whether or not plants need light to grow. Plant A and Plant B were grown next to a window with plenty of light. Plant C and Plant D were grown in a dark cabinet. What plants make up the EXPERIMENTAL GROUP?

• Plants A and B
• Plants C and D
• Plants A and D
• Plants B and C

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

You were investigating whether or not plants need light to grow. Plant A and Plant B were grown next to a window with plenty of light. Plant C and Plant D were grown in a dark cabinet. What plants make up the CONTROL GROUP?

• Plants A and B
• Plants C and D
• Plants A and D
• Plants B and C

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5