Scientific Method

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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

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

• yes
• no

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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

• quantitative
• qualitative

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions/photographs/illustrations that cannot be counted or measured?

• qualitative
• quantitative

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

• The van is tan.
• The  van ran into KFC. 
• The driver was hungry. 
• Red and white are part of the KFC building. 

Two types of data scientists collect are...

• hypothesis and theory
• qualitative and quantitative
• myths and fables
• metric and standard measurements

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment. 

• obervations
• question/problem
• materials
• procedures

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

Measuring the number of times a person breathes after exercise involves ____ data. 

• quantitative
• qualitative