Data Analysis Check-in

The manipulated variable is represented on which Axis?

• A
• X
• B
• Y

The final results and answers to your scientific question is shared in your ________________.

• conclusion
• hypothesis
• observation
• inquiry

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

A testable prediction about a scientific investigation is a(n)

• Question
• Observation
• Hypothesis
• Experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The information you collect while doing your experiment is called

• conclusions

• data

• hypotheses

• procedures

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The manipulated variable is the ONE thing you _____.

• change on purpose
• control or keep constant
• measure

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

• Because it is hard to setup a data table with more
• To know what is causing the changes. This helps us understand cause and effect.
• It is what has always been done

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect

• manipulated variable

• responding variable

• controlled variable

Hypothesis: If you study more, your grades will increase because the information will be easier to recall.

Which is the best conclusion?

• If I don't study at all, I will fail because I won't remember the information.

• The data supports the hypothesis because grade increased as study time increased.

• The data does not support the hypothesis because grade decreased when students studied more.

• The data is inconclusive because grades didn't change when study time was increased.

Which of the following is not needed on a graph?

• Title

• Data points

• Axis labels

• They are all needed.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1