Fair test

Which of the following makes a good question?

• the dependent and independent variable are clear
• it can be answered with a yes/no
• it is not testable
• it is long with all the details of the experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of the following should be included in your methods?

• step-by-step procedure
• data tables
• graphs
• abstract

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

How should your materials list be written?

• bulleted list
• sentence form

Which of the following is NOT true about the procedure?

• complete sentences
• numbered- step-by-step
• bulleted list

Which of the following is correct about what should be in your data and results?

• data tables, pictures, and graphs
• list of data and pictures
• paragraph of results with no tables or graphs

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What should be included on every table and graph and picture in your data and results?

• title
• a paragraph describing each one

What is the hypothesis?

• a prediction of what you think will happen and WHY
• just a prediction of what you think will happen
• the main point of your experiment
• a summary of what you are doing in the experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Your hypothesis should be

• supported or rejected
• correct or incorrect
• true or false

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the first thing that a scientist does?

• Experiment
• Hypothesis
• Ask a question
• Study

What is a method?

• a science book.
  
• a way to do things.
• a science instrument.
• a recipe.