Scientific Processes Test Review

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Form a hypothesis
• Observation
• Experiment
• Record Data

Which statement is true?

• An experiment is a test which will either challenge or support a hypothesis
• An experiment in not part of the scientific method
• An experiment is only used when trying to prove a hypothesis
• An experiment is a test which always proves true

What goes on the X axis?

• Dependent Variable
• Dates
• Independent Variable
• Numbers

What is a natural event or description of a pattern that has been proven true over and over?

• Scientific Question
• Scientific Law
• Hypothesis
• Scientific Theory

A part that is maintained without change in order to provide comparison as part of the experiment containing the variable.

• Control variable

• Data

• Applicaiton

• Experimental Group

A summary that explains whether or not the data supports the hypothesis or not. 

• Conclusion
• Law
• Question
• Varaiable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the BEST definition of the scientific method?

• Used by scientists throughout the world. 
• The steps that scientists use and follow when trying to solve or prove a theory. 
• A method used by scientists to try and find answers.
• A method to prove the right answers to a question

What is the best example of a hypothesis?

• Do hamsters live longer than rats?
• I think dogs make the best pets. 
• Cars and trucks use the same gas usually.
• Brand B lightbulb will burn longer in a lamp than Brand A. 

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What should scientists do first if a hypothesis is NOT supported?

• Modify and revise the hypothesis
• Restate the conclusion
• Accept the results
• Estimate and round

A prediction or guess that can be tested 

• Theory
• Hypothesis
• Observation
• Experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2