Scientific Method Pre-assessment

Scientists use observations and data to form and test

• contants

• theories

• hypotheses

• conclusions

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A hypothesis that continues to be supported by evidence may become a(n)

• observation

• inference

• process

• theory

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

During an experiment, which factors are observed and measured?

• dependent variables

• independent variables

• constants

• hypotheses

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The step in the scientific method that is most related to making a prediction based on observations is

• forming a hypothesis

• testing a hypothesis

• drawing conclusions

• none of the above.

The variable that is manipulated/changed/tested by the scientist is the

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• control group

• hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Put the following steps of the scientific method in the proper order.

A.) State conclusion

B.) Record and analyze data

C.) Design and carry out experiment

D.) Identify the problem/Ask a question

E.) Formulate and state hypothesis

• A-B-C-D-E

• D-E-B-C-A

• D-E-C-B-A

• E-D-C-B-A