Mrs. Vandenbos' Scientific Method Review-7th grade

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted. 

• experimental group
• control group
• data
• variables

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

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

• hypothesis
• question/problem
• procedures
• conclusion

Observations made during an experiment are called:

• data
• problems
• conclusions
• questions

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

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

Dependent variable means

• the scientist controls what to test
• educated guess
• ask a question
• what is being measured

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5B

Which one is an example of Qualitative Data?

• 25 Pounds
• 30 Seconds 
• 2 Meters
• Soft

Which is an example of Quantitative Data?

• 42 grams
• Hard
• Squishy
• Blue

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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

• Must be made with background knowledge

• Must be testable

• Must organizes the IV and DV

• Must always be correct