Scientific Method + Measuring

What is the scientific method in order?

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is an independent variable?

• the variable being measured

• set or manipulated by the scientist

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is a dependent variable?

• the variable that is being measured

• set or manipulated by the scientist

What is the control?

• Comparison. Does not receive IV treatment

• Variables that do not change in an experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What are constants?

• Comparison. Does not receive IV treatment.

• Variables that do not change in an experiment.

A hypothesis statement goes... If _______, then ________ because....

• IV, DV

• DV, IV

Meters measures...

• Length

• Volume/Capacity

• Mass

Liters measure...

• Length

• Volume/Capacity

• Mass

Grams measure...

• Length

• Volume/Capacity

• Mass

Length is measured in _______ or ______ stick.

• ruler, meter

• balance

• graduated cylinder/solid regular objects