Scientific Method

This occurs when what the scientist expects to happen changes how the results are viewed. 

• standard
• mass
• bias
• constant

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

• yes
• no

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?

• quantitative
• qualitative

_______________ is the application of science to meet human needs. 

• pure
• technology
• biological science 
• earth science

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time? 

• one
• none
• two or more
• how ever many makes sense.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-5

The part of the experiment that remains the same for the control and experimental group.

• constants
• control
• independent
• dependent

Sarah is participating in a walkathon to raise money for local literacy programs. The amount of money Sarah will raise depends on the distance she walks.
m = the amount of money Sarah will raise
d = the distance Sarah walks
Which of the variables is dependent?

• m
• d