Scientific Method Review

the variable being measured or observed is

• constant

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• conclusion

_____________ is the final step in the scientific method

• hypothesis

• constants

• conclusion

• dependent variable

The variable being tested or purposefully changed is the ___________

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• hypothesis

• constants

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The scientist will measure and record how tall the plants grow for 2 weeks.

What QUESTION are they trying to test?

• Do potted plants grow better with warm water?

• Do plants grow better in pots?

• Do plants grow faster with fertilizer?

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of the following is the dependent variable?

• distance

• time

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What is the last step to solving a problem?

• testing a hypothesis

• identifying the problem

• drawing conclusions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A student hypothesizes that the color of a person's hair will determine how fast they run. He gathers 3 red haired boys, 3 brown haired boys and 3 blond haired boys and had them run the same distance recording their time. What is the independent variable?

• the time he records

• the color of hair

• the length of hair

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Which of the following could be the Hypothesis in an experiment?

• If you increase the hours you study, then your test score will be higher.

• A person must study 4 hours to get a high grade.

• Study for 15 minutes each night for 4 nights.

Which of the following is the independent variable?

• Boxes Sold

• Money collected

• Raising Money

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The data and results are often displayed on a graph in order to make the information collected much easier to view and interpret.

• true

• false

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