SOL Biology Day 1

The factors in an experiment that can be changed. 

• variables
• quantitative data
• hypothesis
• steps

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

The factor that will happen because of the change. 

• dependent variable 
• independent variable
• controlled variabe
• not this one.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?

• quantitative
• qualitative

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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

• quantitative
• qualitative

In a well designed experiment, you should change how many variables?

• only one
• no more than two
• none at all
• as many as are needed

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What is an observation?

• A scientific statement based on ideas

• Using your senses to notice what is going on around you

• To be unaware of your surroundings

• The question that you want an answer to.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Mia sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.  Identify the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE:

• distance traveled by the ball
• mass of the ball

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

• The van is tan.
• The  van ran into KFC. 
• The driver was hungry. 
• An ambulance may be on the way. 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1