Scientific Method

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

This part of the experiment is used as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested (i.e. independent variable) has been removed or omitted.

• experimental group

• control group

• data

• variables

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

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• data

• control group

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

• hypothesis
• question/problem
• procedures
• conclusion

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

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

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

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer
• experiment
• problem
• safety check

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate.  What is the dependent variable?

• heart rate
• type of exercise
• amount of exercise
• time of day exercise occurs

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

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, what are the controlled variables?

• Type of plant, amount of music, and sunlight
• Water, apple juice, milk
• Plant growth

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1