Scientific Method and Experimentation Quiz

What is a scientific question?

• A question that can be answered through experiment, including both independent and dependent variables.

• A question that is based on personal opinion.

• A question that cannot be tested.

• A question that is only theoretical.

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How is a hypothesis typically written?

• In a narrative format.

• In a question format.

• In If, Then, Because format.

• In a list format.

What does a procedure in an experiment involve?

• A vague idea.

• A detailed, step-by-step set of instructions for carrying out an experiment or investigation.

• A simple guess.

• A random sequence of actions.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is an independent variable?

• The variable that is measured in response to changes.

• The variable that is deliberately changed or manipulated in an experiment.

• The variable that remains constant.

• The variable that is ignored.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What does MIX stand for in graphing?

• Manipulated and Independent Variable on the X-Axis.

• Mixed and Interchanged Variables.

• Maximum and Intermediate Variables.

• Minor and Insignificant Variables.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the role of a control group?

• To receive the experimental treatment.

• To serve as a comparison by not receiving the experimental treatment.

• To be ignored in the analysis.

• To be the main focus of the experiment.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What are factors in an experiment that are kept the same to ensure a fair test called?

• Variables

• Constants

• Controls

• Hypotheses

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What type of data includes descriptive information that cannot be measured with numbers?

• Quantitative Data

• Numerical Data

• Qualitative Data

• Statistical Data

What is a summary of the results of an experiment, stating whether the hypothesis was supported or rejected?

• Theory

• Conclusion

• Analysis

• Observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of the following is often written in C-E-R format?

• Analysis

• Conclusion

• Theory

• Law

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5