Scientific Method-Biology

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

• data

• theory

• hypothesis

• fact

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

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

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• data

• control group

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

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

• The van is tan.
• The  van ran into KFC. 
• The driver was hungry. 
• Red and white are part of the KFC building. 

Measuring the number of times a person breathes after exercise involves ____ data.

• quantitative

• qualitative

Why do scientist use the scientific method?

• To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.

• To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.

• So that other scientist don't get mad at them

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The information you record in an experiment is called your ____________.

• data
• conclusions
• notebook
• inquiry

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-2