Scientific Method - IV, DV, C, Parts of Sci Method

The variable changed by the scientist.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The "I change" variable.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The result that is measured when the experiment is conducted.

• independent variable`

• dependent variable

If I drink too much caffeine before bed, then I won't get much sleep. What is the IV?

• drinking caffeine

• amount of sleep

If I do these quizzizz's, my grades will get better! What is the IV?

• doing these quizzizz's

• better grades

An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of fertilizer on the growth of plants. What is the dependent variable in this experiment?

• temperature

• growth of the plants

• type of fertilizer

• amount of light

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

When we collect Information using the five senses and/or scientific tools you are making _______________________.

• observations

• inferences

• collecting data

• resources

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NGSS.3-PS2-2

NGSS.4-ESS2-1

What is the purpose of the control group in an experiment?

• To test a new treatment or variable

• To serve as a baseline or comparison group

• To ensure that you prove your hypothesis

• To have people to talk to while you experiment

What is an educated guess based upon research in a scientific experiment, and must include the independent and dependent variables of the experiment.

• observations

• hypothesis

• conclusion

• data

The explanation of the results from an experiment is called the _____________________.

• experiment

• data

• hypothesis

• conclusion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5