Scientific Method (Observations, Inferences and Variables)

Using your 5 senses to make a statement is also known as...

• an Observation

• an Inference

• an Experiment

• a Prediction

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NGSS.K-2-ETS1-1

An explanation for your observation is called a....

• A 2nd Observation

• An Inference

• A Predication

• An Experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which statement describes the independent variable?

• The variable that you measure

• The variable that stays the same

• The variable that you change

• The variable that you use for comparison

Which statement best describes a dependent variable?

• A variable that you use for comparison

• A variable that you change

• A variable that stays the same

• A variable that is measured

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which best describes a control variable?

• A variable that stays the same

• A variable that you change

• A variable that you measure

• A variable that you use for comparison

This is what you do to test a hypothesis:

• Make an observation

• Create an experiment

• Nothing

• None of the above.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

It is light green in color

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

It tastes sour.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

The veins are 3mm. wide

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

The flower clusters in 3 blooms.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative