Scientific Method Practice

Does the type of shoes affect the running speed? Which is the BEST hypothesis?

• If the subject wears Nike compared to other shoe types, then the subject will have the fastest running speed.

• If the subject wears different types of shoes, then they will run faster or slower.

• The subject wears Nike, then the subject's running speed will be affected

• If I am the fastest runner, then I must be wearing Nike brand shoes

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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

• Must be made with background knowledge

• Must be testable

• Must make a prediction

• Must always be correct

• Must include the IV and DV

In a hypothesis written in the "If, then" format, which variable comes first?

• Independent
• Dependent

The easy way to pick out an experiments responding (DV) variable is to look for:

• What was purposefully changed
• Number of trials
• What's being measured
• The test group

If I add sliced garlic to my aquarium water, then my fish will eat more fish food. The IV in this hypothesis is:

• Adding garlic to the aquarium

• The amount of food eaten

• The fish

• The type of aquarium

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Is a hypothesis ever proven 'true'?

• NO!
• Yes!
• Maybe?
• Ancient Aliens

In science, a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that can incorporate facts, laws, inferences, and tested hypotheses.

• Fact
• Theory
• Law
• Hypothesis

You observe that, upon waking up each morning, your trashcan is overturned and trash is spread around the yard. You think that raccoons are responsible. Which of the following best represents your stance?

• Fact

• Guess

• Theory

• Hypothesis

Theories are based on thousands of supported hypothesis and tons of physical evidence.

• True

• False

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A hypothesis must be based on measurable testable criteria. You can not measure "best", "good" or "nicest".

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

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