Test Review: Scientific Method, Graphs, & Unit Conversions

The Scientific Method has how many steps?

• Five (5)

• Six (6)

• Seven (7)

• Depends on the source

What is the 1st step of the Scientific Method?

• Ask a Question

• Make an Observation

• Form a Hypothesis

• Refine your Question

(a)   variables are those tested and changed by the scientist.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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(a)   variables are those kept constant throughout the entire experiment.

(a)   variables are those measured by the scientist and changes as a result of the independent variable.

An educated guess, which can neither be right or wrong?

• Conclusion

• Observation

• Procedure

• Hypothesis

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Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations are known as __________________.

• variables

• procedures

• data

• patterns

Independent variables are always placed on the ____ - ___________ when creating a graph.

• x-axis

• y-axis

• in the key

• in the title

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Dependent variables are always placed on the ____ - __________ when creating a graph.

• y-axis

• x-axis

• title of the graph

• in the legend

According to the graph, how many people believe that kiwifruit is the nicest fruit?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25