9/15/20 - TEST -SCIENTIFIC METHOD SEMESTER 1

A variable is something you

• measure in an experiment.

• something you change in an experiment.

• something you add to an experiment.

• something you throw away in an experiment.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The two types of variables in a scientific investigation are

• right and wrong.

• control and constant.

• high and low.

• independent and dependent.

The variable that "I", the scientist, change in an experiment is

• independent.

• dependent.

• control.

• constant.

The "D"ata that is collected during an experiment is the ____________________ variable.

• independent.

• dependent.

• control.

• constant.

A ___________________ question can be answered in a scientific investigation or experiment.

• hypothesis

• simple

• testable

• true/false

The factors that remain the SAME throughout all steps of the experiment are called_____________________.

• controls.

• independent variables.

• dependent variables.

• constants.

Information gathered using your 5 senses is called

• an observation.

• an inference.

A conclusion made based on evidence is an

• observation.

• inference.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Observation or Inference? Dark colored houses heat up faster than light colored houses.

• Observation

• Inference

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Observation or Inference? Hot water will freeze faster than cold water.

• Observation

• Inference

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4