Nature of Science

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An educated guess or testable prediction is a

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hypothesis

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Observations that deal with a number or amount are called

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quantitative

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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The part of an experiment that doesn't change is a _____

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control/constant

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The variable that is changed by the scientist to test a hypothesis is called the _________________________ .

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independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is the best description of the dependent variable?

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the measurable variable

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is the independent variable in the question: "What is the affect of salt water on the height of blades of grass?"

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salt water

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What was the Independent Variable in the experiment where students used various temperatures of water to see which one dissolved candy faster?

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Temperature of Water

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the dependent variable when testing if the type of material affects temperature after 10 minutes under a heat lamp?

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Temperature after 10 minutes

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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How many independent variable(s) should an experiment have for it to be valid?

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1

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What is the dependent variable in the hypothesis that the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine the gender of the alligator?

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the gender of the baby alligators

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5