Background of Science

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

• data

• theory

• hypothesis

• fact

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• data

• control group

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

• yes
• no

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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

• conclusion

• procedures

• materials

• responding variable

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be worked with at a time? 

• one
• none
• two or more
• how ever many makes sense.

A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment. 

• obervations
• question/problem
• materials
• procedures

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Make observation
• Form a theory
• Collect data
• Form a hypothesis

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Ask a question
• Conclusion
• No Horse Play
• Observe

A broad and comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true; it is supported by much evidence.

• hypothesis
• theory
• guess
• fact