Lesson 1.11 - Scientific Method Vocabulary Practice

What is the purpose of the scientific method?

• To solve a problem between two variables

• To conduct an experiment

• To analyze data

• To draw a conclusion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the independent variable (IV) in an experiment?

• The variable being controlled and changed

• The variable being tested, observed, and measured

• The variable that depends on the independent variable

• The variable that affects the dependent variable

What is the dependent variable (DV) in an experiment?

• The variable being controlled and changed

• The variable being tested, observed, and measured

• The variable that depends on the independent variable

• The variable that affects the dependent variable

What does a hypothesis do?

• Asks how an independent variable affects a dependent variable

• States the prediction or response to a question

• Shows the relationship between the independent and dependent variables

• Analyzes the data collected in an experiment

What is the purpose of conducting an experiment?

• To solve a problem between two variables

• To ask a question and do research

• To formulate a hypothesis

• To test the hypothesis and collect data

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the purpose of analyzing data in the scientific method?

• To solve a problem between two variables

• To ask a question and do research

• To formulate a hypothesis

• To examine and study the data collected

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

What is the purpose of drawing a conclusion in the scientific method?

• To solve a problem between two variables

• To ask a question and do research

• To summarize the results and support or refute the hypothesis

• To examine and study the data collected

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the control group in an experiment?

• The group with no independent variable or altered independent variable

• The group used for comparison

• The group with changes in the independent variable

• The group with the exact same parts as the experimental group

What is the experimental group in an experiment?

• The group with no independent variable or altered independent variable

• The group used for comparison

• The group with changes in the independent variable

• The group with the exact same parts as the control group

What are constants in an experiment?

• The information observed

• The quantitative data

• The qualitative data

• The exact same parts of an experiment for both the control and experimental groups