Scientific Method

The first step to scientific inquiry and is always in the form of a question.

• Problem

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

The act of using one or more of the five senses to gather information and take note of what occurs is called:

• observation

• hypothesis

• prediction

• experiment

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NGSS.K-ESS2-1

A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience is (a)n_____.

• hypothesis

• problem

• prediction

• inference

A ___________ is a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.

A __________ always contains the words "if" and "then".

• conclusion

• problem

• prediction

• hypothesis

A hypothesis is tested during a ____________.

• data analysis

• conclusion

• experiment

• independent variable

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Steps in an experiment must always be ___________ and should be written clearly so they are easy to follow.

True/False: All experiments contain an independent variable and a dependent variable.

• True

• False

In an experiment, the variable that is changed is called the:

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• control

• constant

The variable in an experiment that is being measured or observed is the:

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• control

• constant