Scientific Inquiry

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

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

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).

• observations
  conclusion
• data
• variables
• hypothesis

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

If you increase the amount of spinach you eat, then you will increase the iron in your blood. 
What's the dependent variable?

• increase the amount of iron in your blood
• spinach you eat

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...

• The type of plant
• The amount of sunlight
• The type of music
• The type of liquid

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Ask a question

• Conclusion

• No Horse Play

• Observe/state the problem

Which of the following would be considered quantitative data?

• Color
• Smell
• 6.84 cm
• texture

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Where does the independent variable go on a graph?

• key

• title only

• x axis

• y axis

Where does the dependent variable go on a graph?

• key

• title only

• x axis

• y axis