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What are controlled variables?

• item being observed or measured

• item being changed on purpose

• items that stay the same

• testable prediction

What is an independent variable?

• item being observed or measured

• item being changed on purpose

• items that stay the same

• testable prediction

What is an dependent variable?

• item being observed or measured

• item being changed on purpose

• items that stay the same

• testable prediction

Directly answer the question in a complete sentence

• evidence

• reasoning

• claim

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

When making a graph, what goes on the y-axis?

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• what ever you want

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The purpose of an investigation is to see how the ______ affects the ______

• hypothesis; outcome

• dependent variable; independent variable

• independent variable; controlled variables

• independent variable; dependent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which graph should you use if you are comparing categories?

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When making a graph, what does the "L" in the Sultan Method mean?

• Plot points precise and lines are drawn with a ruler.

• Number the axes on the graph

• Clearly states the purpose of the graph

• Describe what is measured on each axes

When making a graph, what goes on the x-axis?

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• what ever you want

Which graph should you use if you are plotting x,y points?

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Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1