Scientific Method

What are the 6 steps of the Scientific method in the correct order?

• Analysis, Purpose, Research, Conclusion, Hypothesis, Experiment

• Purpose, Analysis, Research, Experiment, Hypothesis, Conclusion

• Purpose, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, Conclusion

All scientists use the EXACT same Scientific Method.

• True

• False

What is the information gathered from observations that is used to help answer questions and is evidence for the conclusion of an investigation called?

• Experiment

• Science

• Data

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

A scientist's hypothesis MUST be correct!

• True

• False

What is an independent variable?

• The variable that is intentionally changed by the scientist(s) conducting the investigation

• The variable(s) that potentially change as a result of the independent variable

• The variables that are kept the same

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is a dependent variable?

• The variable that is intentionally changed by the scientist(s) conducting the investigation

• A variable that potentially changes as a result of the independent variable

• The variables that are kept the same

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What are controlled variables?

• The variable that is intentionally changed by the scientist(s) conducting the investigation

• The variable(s) that potentially change as a result of the independent variable

• The variables that are kept the same

Mr. Simpson wanted to know what would happen if he tested different brands of dish soap in the Mysterious Milk Lab. He tested Dawn, Ajax, Method, and Mrs. Meyers. Mr. Simpson kept everything else the same. What is his independent variable?

• Type of Milk

• Amount of Movement in the Milk

• Type of Dish Soap

• Type of Food Coloring

Mr. Simpson wanted to know what would happen if he tested different brands of dish soap in the Mysterious Milk Lab. He tested Dawn, Ajax, Method, and Mrs. Meyers. Mr. Simpson kept everything else the same. What is his dependent variable?

• Type of Milk

• Amount of Movement in the Milk

• Type of Dish Soap

• Type of Food Coloring

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Mrs. Paulson wanted to know what would happen if she tested with olive oil instead of vegetable oil in the Lava Lamp Investigation. She kept everything else the same. What is Mrs. Paulson's independent variable?

• Amount of Bubbling in the Lava Lamp Model

• Type of Bubbling Tablet

• Density

• Olive Oil (Type of Oil)