Scientific Method

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

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

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer
• experiment
• problem
• safety check

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Observations made during an experiment are called:

• data
• problems
• conclusions
• questions

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On what axis should the independent variable always be?

• X
• Y

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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.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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