Scientific Method

Which is an example of Quantitative Data?

• 42 grams
• Hard
• Squishy
• Blue

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The independent variable is what you _______ during an experiment.

• change
• do not change 
• measure
• count

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The dependent variable in an experiment is what you ________________. 

• Change
• Measure

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is a hypothesis?

• A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.
• A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.
• A hypothesis is an educated guess.
• I don't know.

Dependent variable means

• the scientist controls what to test
• educated guess
• ask a question
• what is being measured

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5B

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

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristics of a hypothesis?

• Must be made with background knowledge

• Must be testable

• Must organizes the IV and DV

• Must always be correct

The step of the scientific method that would come after testing is:

• Inferencing
• Hypothesizing
• Peer Review
• Analyzing Data

Experiments include many trials, since:

• It's fun

• Scientists like to stay busy

• More trials ensure the hypothesis is ALWAYS correct

• More trials increase accuracy of results