SCIENTIFIC METHOD

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Make observation
• Form a theory
• Collect data
• Form a hypothesis

A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

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

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).

• observations
  conclusion
• data
• variables
• hypothesis

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

Dependent variable means

• the scientist controls what to test
• educated guess
• ask a question
• what is being measured

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5B

If you increase the amount of spinach you eat, then you will increase the iron in your blood. 
What's the dependent variable?

• increase the amount of iron in your blood
• spinach you eat

If I listen to Mr. Castro's instructions, then I will have less accidents in the lab. What is the independent variable?

• Yes
• Maybe
• Listening or not listening to instructions
• Likelihood of having an accident in lab 

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted. 

• experimental group
• control group
• data
• variables

Which one is an example of Qualitative Data?

• 25 Pounds
• 30 Seconds 
• 2 Meters
• Soft

Which is an example of Quantitative Data?

• 42 grams
• Hard
• Squishy
• Blue

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4