Scientific Method

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

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

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

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

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer
• experiment
• problem
• safety check

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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.

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Ask a question
• Conclusion
• No Horse Play
• Observe

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NGSS.K-2-ETS1-1

Will a construction paper air plane fly faster than an airplane made from notebook paper? Choose the best hypothesis.

• If I make a paper airplane from notebook paper, then it will fly faster than construction paper.
• Yes.
• No.
• I think the construction paper air plane will fly faster.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which side of a penny will hold more drops of water? Choose the best hypothesis.

• If I use the heads side of a penny, then it will hold more drops of water than tails.
• Heads
• Tails
• Tails will hold more drops of water.