Scientific Method, Variables, and Graphing

Visual representations like Charts and Graphs allow us to quickly understand data and show relationships between data points or groups.

• False

• True

• Theories

• Scientific Notation

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The CONTROL group receives no experimental changes.

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• False

The INDEPENDENT variable (on the x-axis) is ________________ by the experimenter.

• measured

• manipulated

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which types of graph is used to plot continuous data like time, days, and months?

• Line graph

• Bar graph

• Pie chart

• Data table

The DEPENDENT variable (on the y-axis) is _______________ by the experimenter.

• measured

• manipulated

Which oval (A or B) represents the INDEPENDENT variable?

• A

• B

Constants are things that we hold steady so they don't effect the results by accident.

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• False

The dependent variable responds to changes in the independent variable.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which type of graph is used to show parts of data when the whole is known?

• Line graph

• Box and Whiskers

• Data table

• Circle graph ("pie chart")

The Scientific Method is used to test new hypothesis and create new information about the natural world.

• True

• False