Scientific Method and Graphing

The ________ is what the scientist observes or measures in an experiment.

• Hypothesis

• Control

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The independent variable goes on the:

• x-axis

• y-axis

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The dependent variable goes on the:

• x-axis

• y-axis

Which type of graph would best show data that changes over time?

• Line graph

• Bar graph

• Pic chart

• Scatter plot

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Identify the dependent variable.

• Color of the light

• Growth of the plant

• Number of plants

• Number of lights

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Identify the independent variable.

• Color of the light

• Growth of the plant

• Number of plants

• Number of lights

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Identify the independent variable.

• Number of push ups

• Day of the week

Identify the dependent variable.

• Number of push ups

• Day of the week

During which month did Sam have a weight of 73 Kg?

• January

• February

• May

• March

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

If your eat a lot of candy without properly brushing your teeth then you will develop cavities. What is the dependent variable?

• Eating a lot of candy without properly brushing your teeth

• The number of cavities developed