Quiz 1 Review

An example of qualitative data is...

• the dolphin was gray

• the dolphin jumped 5 feet out of the water into the air

• the dolphin swam 3.4 miles per hour

• the dolphin had 2 babies

An example of quantitative data is....

• the jelly beans weighed 3.2 grams

• the jelly beans were flavorful

• the jelly beans were shiny

What is a factor that can change in an experiment?

• Claim

• Variable

• Scientific Inquiry

• Hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What variable in an experiment is measured? - it is also called the responding variable.

For example: measuring the amount of mold on bread

• Dependent variable

• Operational Definition

• Independent Variable

• Control Variable

What are diverse ways that scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence?

• Scientific Law

• Scientific Theory

• Scientific Inquiry

• Scientific Calculator

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.

What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

• Procedure

• Hypothesis

• Question

• Results

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Using your senses to describe a situation is known as a:

• quantitative observation

• hypothesis

• qualitative observation

• inference

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

During an experiment, the group that does not receive the variable or change is the:

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• control

• hypothesis

A list of how to carry out the experiment (instructions):

• hypothesis

• conclusion

• procedure

• data

The factors in a controlled experiment that remain the same such as same size pot, same amount of water, same kind of plant, etc. are called the:

• variables

• procedures

• constants

• data