Science Processes

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• the color of the fur of an animal
• the mating behavior of an animal
• the average number of offspring that an organism has
• number of nose hairs

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

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

In an experiment a variable known as the control is described as

• the variable that you purposely manipulate
• the variable that is being observed
• the variable that is not changed
• the variable that does not exist

The factors in an experiment that can be changed. 

• variables
• quantitative data
• hypothesis
• quantitative data

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

What is independent variable?

• the variable that you purposely manipulate
• the variable that is being observed
• the variable that is not changed.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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

Why do scientist use the scientific method?

• To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.
• To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.
• So that other scientist don't get mad at them

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?

• qualitative
• quantitative

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Make an observation
• Design and conduct an experiment
• Make an hypothesis
• Share your results