Semester Exam Review 4

A hypothesis is:

• an educated guess

• a proven statement
• a conclusive statement
• a definite answer to a possible problem

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

The variable that is measured in the experiment is:

• the dependent variable
• the independent variable
• the control variable
• the hypothetical variable

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 of these contains steps in the right order?

• Ask a question, state your hypothesis, research, experiment, analyze data, make a conclusion

• State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, experiment, analyze data, make a conclusion

• Ask a question, research, state your hypothesis, experiment, analyze data, make a conclusion

• State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, make a conclusion, experiment, analyze data

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which variable is plotted on the x-axis?

• Independent

• Dependent

• Constants

• Control

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

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

Which type of graph would you create if you have data over a period of time?

• Bar Graph

• Histogram

• Line Graph

• Scatter Plot

The gummy worm increased by 2 inches.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Your teacher has asked you to explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative observations. Which statement is correct?

• Quantitative observations use numbers, qualitative uses the senses.
• Quantitative observations use the senses, qualitative uses numbers.
• Quantitative observations use measurement, qualitative uses numbers.
• Quantitative observations use colors, qualitative uses the senses.

Which variable is found on the y-axis?

• Independent
• Manipulated
• Dependent
• Input

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1