Scientific Method 2024

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is qualitative data?

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Descriptive information that cannot be measured numerically, often involving characteristics or qualities.

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What is quantitative data?

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Numerical information that can be measured and expressed mathematically.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is a bar graph used for?

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To display and compare data across different categories.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is a circle graph (pie chart)?

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A circular statistical graphic divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.

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What is a scatterplot?

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A graph that uses dots to represent the values obtained for two different variables.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What does the line of best fit represent in a scatterplot?

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It shows the trend of the data points and helps to predict values.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-3

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What is the purpose of a legend in a graph?

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To explain the symbols or colors used in the graph.

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What is the x-axis in a graph?

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The horizontal line on a graph that typically represents the independent variable.