Methods

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

• data

• theory

• hypothesis

• fact

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• data

• control group

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• data

• control group

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

• yes

• no

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?

• quantitative

• qualitative

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?

• qualitative

• quantitative

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

• scientific method

• recipe

• data collection

• metric system

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The part of the experiment that remains the same for the control and experimental group.

• constants

• control

• independent

• dependent

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Ms. Tannehill sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.

• distance traveled by the ball

• height of the ramp

• mass of the ball

• weight of the ball

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Mr. DeBaz sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the dependent variable.

• height of the ramp

• distance traveled by the ball

• mass of the ball

• weight of the ball

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2