Scientific Method

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

• hypothesis
• question/problem
• procedures
• conclusion

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

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

This is the last step in the scientific method

• Make your hypothesis

• Record your data as results

• Share what you have learned with others

• Collaborate with others

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

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

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

• yes
• no

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

The first step of the scientific method that involves thinking about what you want to know.

• experiment

• question

• hypothesis

• data

• gather information

The sixth step of the scientific method that involves using the data gathered from your experiment to explain what happened.

• conclusion

• question

• hypothesis

• gather information

• data

The second step of the scientific method that involves finding out more about your question or topic.

• data

• research

• experiment

• conclusion

• hypothesis