Studying Science - Scientific Method

Scientists start with a _____________. This is what they want to find out.

• hypothesis

• experiment

• conclusion

• question

After they ask a question, scientists make a good guess. This is called the ____________________.

• hypothesis

• question

• conclusion

• data

A test to see if your hypothesis is correct is called _____________.

• conclusion

• data

• question

• experiment

When a scientist does an experiment, she will record what happens. This is called the ___________.

• data

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• question

After the experiment, scientists decide if their hypothesis was correct. This is the ____________.

• hypothesis

• data

• experiment

• conclusion

True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

When you use your five senses to determine the physical properties of an object.

• Data
• Hypothesis
• Conclusion
• Observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What is the first step in the Scientific Method?

• Ask a question

• Make a hypothesis

• Experiment

• Record observations

• State conclusion

What is a hypothesis?

• an educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiement
• a random guess
• a statement of the outcome of your experiment
• step by step directions for your experiment

Why do scientists use the scientific method?

• To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.
• To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.
• So that other scientist don't get mad at them

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3