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The group that the others are compared to or the group that does not receive special treatment.

• data analysis

• control group

• test group

• constants

Factors in an experiment that can change are called _______.

• variables

• constants

• controls

• hypotheses

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of the following is a well tested scientific concept that explains a wide range of observations?

• Experimental Design Method

• Repeated Trials

• Scientific Theory

• Experimental Error

A possible explanation for observations that relate to a scientific question is called a hypothesis.

• True

• False

The method of investigation using experimentation, observation, and deductive reasoning (making inferences).

• Experimental Design Method/Scientific Method

• Repeated Trials

• Scientific Theory

• Experimental Error

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Observations made using numbers, measuring tools, and amounts are called quantitative observations.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

A _______ observation includes observing using your 5 senses.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Subjective

• Objective

The group(s) that receive special treatment or that are changed in some way.

• data analysis

• Scientific Theory

• test group

• constants

Which of the following is a Hypothesis? (not a prediction)

• The plant will grow faster if it gets more sunlight.

• If a plant is given more sunlight, then it will grow faster because sunlight provides energy for photosynthesis.

• I think the plant will grow tall.

There are 2 types of observations: Qualitative and Quantitative. Which one makes observations using numbers? Examples: Its 75 degrees outside, there are 7 posters on the wall, the lab bench is 10 feet long.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative