6th U1 L1&2 Nature of Science, and Scientific Knowledge

Which of the following is NOT a type of variable in an experiment?

• independent

• causation

• dependent

• controlled

Which variable responds to the changes of the independent variable?

• independent

• causation

• dependent

• controlled

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

How many independent variables should be in your experiment?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3 or more

Which variable could be measured and tested in an experiment?

• mass

• distance

• growth

• all of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the dependent variable on the graph?

• the line

• monthly rainfall

• month

• inches

What is the independent variable on the graph?

• the line

• monthly rainfall

• month

• inches

An explanation of an event that is based on repeated observations and experiments is a 

• variable.
• theory.
• hypothesis.
• problem.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A statement that describes what happens in nature is a 

• scientific law.
• variable.
• theory.
• hypothesis.

What is the independent variable on the graph?

• Number of family members

• Colors

• Columns

• Family Members

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system