Quiz Vocab Week 2 9/22-9/26

What is the term for anything in an experiment that can change (independent, dependent, or controlled)?

• Variable

• Constant

• Hypothesis

• Theory

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What do you call the factor that you change on purpose in an experiment (the 'If...' part of a hypothesis)?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Control Variable

• Constant

What is the term for the factor that you measure or observe in an experiment (the 'then...' part of a hypothesis)?

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

• Control Variable

• Constant

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What do you call the factors kept the same in an experiment to make it fair?

• Control Variable (Constants)

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

• Random Error

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison called?

• Control Group

• Experimental Group

• Variable Group

• Test Group

What is the term for studying data carefully in order to understand it better?

• Analyze

• Ignore

• Guess

• Forget

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

What is the term for the following definition? A statement about what you think will happen based on prior knowledge.

• Prediction

• Observation

• Measurement

• Conclusion

What is the term for the following definition? One test or repetition of an experiment; multiple trials make results more reliable.

• Trial

• Variable

• Control

• Hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the term for the following definition? A conclusion or judgment based on observations or data.

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Variable

• Prediction

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the term for the following definition? The group that receives the variable being tested.

• Experimental Group

• Control Group

• Placebo Group

• Sample Group