Scientific Method

An Observation is...

• Only something measured

• Only perceived by the senses

• Measured or perceived by the sense

• Something observed

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NGSS.1-PS4-2

What is an example of a qualitative observation?

• Mass

• Smelling perfume

• Volume

• Running a race

What is an example of a quantitative observation?

• Birds Chirping

• Smelling cookies

• Asking a question

• Mass

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Inferences are facts based on observations.

• True

• False

Inferences are opinions based on observations.

• True

• False

What is another word for manipulated variables?

• Dependent

• Independent

• Control

• Constant

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

In a controlled experiment conditions...

• Do not change

• Occasionally change

• Always change

• Ask a question

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is a dependent variable?

• Conditions do not change

• The question

• An investigation

• What is measured/ affected.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Read the scenario, then decide if it is an inference or observation:

There are four people in the kitchen.

• Observation

• Inference

Read the scenario, then decide if it is an inference or observation:

The food will taste delicious.

• Observation

• Inference