Scientific Method Variables Data and Graphing

You use the scientific method all the time to solve everyday problems.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

When making an observation, you must use...

• Only Sight
• Smell & Touch
• ALL 5 Senses
• Only Taste

During this step of the scientific method, a scientist would gather background information. 

• Hypothesis
• Research
• Observation
• Experiment 

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

This step of the scientific method is an educated guess or a prediction. 

• Hypothesis
• Research
• Observation
• Conclusion

The independent variable is what you _______ during an experiment.

• change
• do not change 
• measure
• count

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The dependent variable in an experiment is what you ________________. 

• Change
• Measure

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

This is the group that we will compare our experimental group to. This group stays "normal."

• Control Group
• Experimental Group
•  Normal Group
• Weird Group

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

This is the group that is affected by the independent variable or the group that is changed.

• Control Group
• Experimental Group
• Changed Group
• Cool Group

After you write your conclusion, it is important to share your results with others. 

• True
• False 

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system