Unit 1.1 Scientific Method/Experimental Design

In which step of the scientific method do you predict an outcome or possible explanation for an observation?

• Hypothesize
• Experiment
• Analyze
• Conclude

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

How many variables are tested in a controlled experiment?

• one
• two
• three
• several

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of the following terms refers to factors that remain the same in all groups?

• Constants
• Dependent variables
• Exemplars
• Independent variables

Which of the following terms refers to the variable that is measured or recorded as the results of the experiment?

• Experimental Controls
• Test Controls
• Dependent Variable
• Independent Variable

Which of the following terms refers to a group that receives treatment with the independent variable?

• Constant group
• Control group
• Dependent group
• Experimental group

Which of the following terms refers to the group that receives no treatment with the independent variable?

• Constant group
• Control group
• Dependent group
• Experimental group

Which of the following terms refers to the variable that is manipulated (changed) by the experimenter?

• Experimental Controls
• Test Controls
• Dependent Variable
• Independent Variable

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• metric system

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Two types of data scientists collect are...

• hypothesis and theory
• qualitative and quantitative
• metric and standard measurements

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

If I study for my scientific methods quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE?

• Test score
• Studying
• Independent variable