Unit 1 Level 2 Vocabulary Practice Set

When we graph our data, which of the following variables go along the x-axis?

• dependent

• independent

• control

• constant

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

An educated guess or predictions on what you think will happen

• question

• observation

• conclusion

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The part of the experiment that you manipulate or test.

• control group

• independent variable

• constant

• dependent variable

Everything that remains the same in the experiment between the two groups.

• control group

• independent variable

• constant

• dependent variable

Group that is used as base to compare results to the experimental group. The independent variable is not present.

• control group

• independent variable

• constant

• dependent variable

Responding variable that reacts to the change you are testing. You place it on the Y axis. You measure or count it.

• control group

• independent variable

• constant

• dependent variable

Group that has the independent variable that you are testing present.

• experimental group

• independent variable

• constant

• dependent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

When writing a conclusion it should include a claim, evidence, and reasoning. What is evidence?

• States whether your hypothesis was right or wrong

• Numbers from your data tables and graphs that are used to back up statements.

• Scientific rules or principles that explain why you got the results you did

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

When writing a conclusion it should include a claim, evidence, and reasoning. What is reasoning?

• A) States whether your hypothesis was right or wrong

• B) Numbers from your data tables and graphs that are used to back up statements.

• C) Scientific rules or principles that explain why you got the results you did.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

When writing a conclusion it should include a claim, evidence, and reasoning. What is a claim?

• A) States whether your hypothesis was right or wrong

• B) Numbers from your data tables and graphs that are used to back up statements.

• C) Scientific rules or principles that explain why you got the results you did.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4