Scientific Method

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

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

Which of these contains steps in the right order?

• Ask a question, state your hypothesis, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
• State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
• Ask a question, research, state your hypothesis, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
• State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, make a conclusion, experiment, analyze

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

What is being changed in this experiment?

• ramp height
• the speed that the ball rolls
• type of ball

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?

• ramp height
• the speed that the ball rolls
• type of ball

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is being kept constant?

• ramp height
• speed of the ball rolling
• type of ball

Examine the data shown in the graph below.
What conclusion can be reached by the data shown in the graph?

• During the months of May, June , and July, the rate of photosynthesis increases and decreases greatly during the winter months.
• During the winter months, photosynthesis increases and during the summer months, photosynthesis decreases.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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-LS1-6

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 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

Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet.  He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing  Under the Sea with each reed.  The results were put in the table.
What was the independent variable?

• The Song
• The Reed
• The Applause

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

• quantitative
• qualitative