Scientific Method

Scientists call the organized ways they answer questions the _________________________ .

• scientific method
• scientific explanation
• scientific notation
• scientific guesses

The first step of the scientific method is to make a(n) ____________ of something in the world.

• observation

• paper airplane

• drawing

• conclusion

Another word for prediction or educated guess is: ________________

• hypothesis
• conclusion
• experiment
• data

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

In a well designed experiment, you should change how many variables?

• only one
• no more than two
• none at all
• as many as are needed

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

The one variable you change is called the ___________ variable.

• independent
• dependent
• controlled

The change that happens because of your experiment is called the ___________ variable.

• independent
• dependent
• controlled

Everything you want to remain the same or unchanged is called are called  the ___________ variables.

• independent
• dependent
• controlled

The final results and answers to your big question is shared in your ________________.

• conclusion
• hypothesis
• observation
• inquiry

After a scientific experiment is performed, data is recorded, and conclusions are drawn, what should be done next?

• Share your research with other scientists together with an evaluation.

• Keep your research a secret

• Destroy all evidence of your experiment

A set of step-by-step instructions is called a ______________________.

• procedure or method

• data

• inquiry

• hypothesis