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Taitus and Kai are working on a Research Investigation Project (RIP). Why would observations be important for them?

• To gather factual data using their 5 senses

• To communicate their research findings

• To formulate testable hypotheses

• To analyze and interpret their data

Why is background research important in a Research Investigation Process (RIP)?

• To gather factual data using the 5 senses

• To formulate the 'because' of a testable hypothesis

• To find interesting ideas from other scientists' results

• To troubleshoot procedures and avoid errors

What are the subjects in a RIP?

• Who or what the test is done on

• The items needed to do the test

• The measurements and calculations in the test

• The steps to follow in the test

• The main idea of the test

What are the materials in a RIP?

• All the items and equipment needed to do the test

• Who or what the test is done on

• The steps to follow in the test

• The measurements and calculations in the test

What is a testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested?

• theory

• hypothesis

• data

• conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, energy drink or milk. The scientists measure the growth of the plants each day with a measuring tape. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the INDEPENDENT variable is ...

• the type of plant

• the amount of sunlight

• the type of music

• the type of liquid

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The graph shows the number of inches a plant grew each week.

Between which 2 weeks did the plant grow the MOST?

• Week 1 and Week 2

• Week 2 and Week 3

• Week 3 and Week 4

• Week 4 and Week 5

What is the independent variable on the graph (x-axis)?

• Metro Bicycle Shop Weekly Sales

• Bicycles Sold

• Types of Bicycles

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the dependent variable on the graph (y-axis)?

• Metro Bicycle Shop Weekly Sales

• Bicycles Sold

• Types of Bicycles

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the trend in New York snowfall between January and May?

• It increased

• It decreased

• It stayed the same