Graphs and Science

Which variable should be on the x axis?

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• control variable

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

  Pick the control from the following variables..
vanilla ice cream
vanilla ice cream with sprinkles
vanilla ice cream with hot fudge & caramel

• Vanilla ice cream
• vanilla ice cream with sprinkles
• vanilla ice cream with hot fudge & caramel
• I like it all

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____

• change

• keep the same

• experiment with

• investigate

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Look at the graph.
Which is correct?
Sales of food and drink... from Monday to Friday.

• remain stable
• rise
• drop 
• fluctuate

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the name of this graph?

• line plot
• line graph
• bar graph
• frequency table

How many students were surveyed?

• 8
• 7
• 6
• 9

How can you create a 'fair test'?

• By changing one factor and keeping all the other conditions constant

• By changing some variables but keeping one constant

• But repeating the experiment more than 10 times

• By allowing each scientist to record the results separately

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which variable should be on the y axis?

• the dependent variable

• the independent variable

• the control variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following is a prediction based on a question?

• Inference
• Observation
• Hypothesis
• Prediction

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool? 

• Sleep during the day and hunt at night
• Take a bath in the lake 
• Grow thicker fur
• Build a new home out of cactus