Scientific Method - Fast Track

A variable whose value changes as a result of changes to other variables is a(n)

• independent variable.
• dependent variable.
• constant.
• control.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A standard used to compare the results of the experiment/remains constant from experiment to experiment is a(n)

• constant.
• control.
• dependent variable.
• independent variable.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A factor that is a quantity that can have more than one value is a

• model.
• constant.
• variable.
• method.

The variable you change to see how it affects another variable

• Dependent variable
• Independent variable
• Bias
• Control

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A possible explanation or prediction of a problem based on observation and prior knowledge that can be tested by experimentation

• Conclusion
• Problem
• Hypothesis
• Experiment

An explanation of things, events, or natural phenomena using observations and knowledge gained from multiple investigations or large amounts of data

• Theory
• Scientific law
• Hypothesis
• Experiment

A statement about what happens in nature that seems to be true all the time

• Experiment
• Scientific Law
• Theory
• Standard

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

Select which of the following are quantitative? (Select all that apply)

• 14 desks

• blue sky

• 4 books

• sad girl

Which of the following is an inference?

• 12 chairs

• The class is quiet so they must be working

• when I work hard I will get better grades

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What would my control group be?

Independent: type of music

Dependent: test scores

• no music

• textbook

• test scores