Scientific Method

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
• hypothesis

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Observations made during an experiment are considered:

• data
• problems
• conclusions
• questions

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Measuring the number of times a person breathes after exercise involves ____ data. 

• quantitative
• qualitative

What is a hypothesis?

• an educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiement
• a random guess
• a statement of the outcome of your experiment
• step by step directions for your experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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The procedure in an experiment is ________________

• the conclusion to your experiment

• the materials needed to complete experiment

• step by step directions of how to complete your experiment

• an educated, best guess

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?

• quantitative
• qualitative

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The one variable you change is called the ___________ variable.

• independent
• dependent
• controlled

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What are the materials in your scientific method? 

• your favorite markers and lucky eraser
• everything you will need to complete your experiment
• a hypothesis
• step by step directions to complete an experiment

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The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

• change on purpose
• control or keep constant
• measure

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