Scientific Method & Graphing

The ________ is what the scientist measures in an experiment.

• Hypothesis

• Control

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A(n) __________ is a prediction of what you think will happen during your experiment.

• Conclusion

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Control Group

The independent variable goes on the:

• x-axis

• y-axis

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The dependent variable goes on the:

• x-axis

• y-axis

Which type of graph would best show data that changes over time?

• Line graph

• Bar graph

• Pic chart

• Scatter plot

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Identify the dependent variable.

• Color of the light

• Growth of the plant

• Number of plants

• Number of lights

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Identify the independent variable.

• Color of the light

• Growth of the plant

• Number of plants

• Number of lights

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The --- variable is found on the y-axis.

• Dependent

• Independent

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

This type of graph shows "change over time."

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Circle graph

• Line plot

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

During which month did Sam have a weight of 73 Kg?

• January

• February

• May

• March

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CCSS.4.MD.B.4