Scientific Method

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What is the process of answering questions with observations and experiments called?

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Scientific Method

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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What is an educated guess, prediction, or solution called?

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Hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Asking a question

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What type of data includes numbers?

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Quantitative data

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What part of the scientific method tests the scientist's hypothesis?

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Do the experiment

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction or educated guess about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the purpose of conducting an experiment in the scientific method?

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To test the hypothesis and gather data.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is qualitative data?

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Data that describes characteristics or qualities, often using words.

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What do scientists do after analyzing their results?

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They draw conclusions based on the data.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is the importance of asking questions in the scientific method?

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It helps to identify problems or areas of interest to investigate.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5