Observations and Variables

"There are 5 llamas." is an example of a(n)

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Inference

• Question

"The pig is pink." is an example of a(n)

• Inference

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Conclusion

Which of these is NOT testable question?

• The effect of sunlight on plant growth.

• How eating vegetables impact height.

• Which is better, icecream or pizza?

• If i give potatoes orange juice will they turn into sweet potatoes?

"The potato weighs 174.95g." is an example of a(n)

• Inference

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Average

What is an observation for this picture?

• The man is scared
• The man is going to get eaten
• There is a man in a kayak
• The man is paddling fast

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

• yes

• no

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

The factor that you want to change; the factor that you manipulate in an experiment.

• Constant

• Control

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Identify the independent variable in the following experiment: Does the type of liquid given to plants (soda, juice, water) impact the growth of the plant?

• Using different liquids (soda, juice, water)

• How much the plants grow

• Plants given water

• The same plants; the same amount of liquid

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The factor measured or observed during an experiment

• Control

• Constant

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Identify the dependent variable in the following experiment: Does the type of liquid given to plants (soda, juice, water) impact the growth of the plant?

• Different Liquids

• How much the plants grow

• Plants given water

• The same plants; the same amount of liquid

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1