6th Grade Midterm Review

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What is bias?

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The influence of someone's personal desires which can cause false or misleading conclusions.

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What is an electron?

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A subatomic particle with a negative electric charge located outside the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a conclusion in scientific terms?

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An explanation to a scientific question that is based on evidence from observation and experiments.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

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What is a spring scale?

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A device used to measure force or weight, consisting of a spring with a hook attached at each end.

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What is an independent variable?

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A variable that causes changes in the value of the dependent variable.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is a dependent variable?

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A variable that is measured for how it is affected by independent variables.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is a line graph used for?

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To display data points over a continuous range, showing trends over time.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is a bar graph used for?

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To compare different groups or categories of data.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.