Scientific Method Review

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?

• quantitative
• qualitative

Mia sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.  Identify the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE:

• distance traveled by the ball
• mass of the ball

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

If I study for my scientific methods quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE?

• Test score
• Studying
• Independent variable

What is a hypothesis?

• A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.
• A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.
• A hypothesis is what you think will happen.

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

• hypothesis
• question/problem
• procedures
• conclusion

Which of the following would be considered QUANTITATIVE data?

• Color
• Smell
• 6.84 cm
• texture

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which statement is a well written HYPOTHESIS?

• It is possible to teach an old dog new tricks.
• If Miracle Grow fertilizer is used on the lawn, then the grass will grow faster.
• Will fertilizer make my grass grow more?

Landon wants to determine the effect of fertilizer on the growth of grass.  The growth of the grass is the _________.

• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable
• Constant

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The parts of the experiment that must be kept the same.

• Constants
• independent
• Dependent

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2