8.NOS.3 Case Study

A variable whose value changes as a result of changes to other variables is a(n)

• independent variable.
• dependent variable.
• constant.
• control.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A factor that is a quantity that can have more than one value is a

• model.
• constant.
• variable.
• method.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The variable you change to see how it affects another variable

• Dependent variable
• Independent variable
• Bias
• Control

A possible explanation or prediction of a problem based on observation and prior knowledge that can be tested by experimentation

• Conclusion
• Problem
• Hypothesis
• Experiment

Problem, research, hypothesis, experiment, analyze data, and conclusion

• Scientific Law
• Scientific Method
• Theory
• Model

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

the factor you observe or measure during an experiment

• dependent variable
• observation
• independent variable
• prediction

the factor that you want to test. It is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable.

• independent variable
• dependent variable
• hypothesis
• theory

Possible explanation for an observation that can be tested.

• Hypothesis
• Scientific Law
  
• Scientific theory
• Critical Thinking

Choose the correct hypothesis for "What effect does studying have on your test grade?"

• IF I study for hours, THEN my test grade will be better.
• IF I have a good test grade, THEN I will study.
• Good grades are from studying.

Choose the correct hypothesis for "How will exercising affect your health?"

• IF you have better health, THEN you will exercise.
• IF you exercise, THEN you will have better health.
• Exercising means you're healthy.