Scientific Method Quiz

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

• hypothesis
• question/problem
• procedures
• conclusion

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

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is an observation?

• A scientific statement based on ideas

• Using your senses to notice what is going on around you

• To be unaware of your surroundings

• The question that you want an answer to.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

This is the last step in the scientific method

• Draw a conclusion
• Record your data as results
• Share what you have learned with others
• Collaborate with others

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

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

A hypothesis is simply a prediction that has not yet been _.

• proven or disproven
• made into a theory
• results calculated
• written about

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

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

• yes
• no

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Why do scientists use the scientific method?

• To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.
• To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.
• So that other scientist don't get mad at them

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3