Scientific Method

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-ESS2-5

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

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

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer
• experiment
• problem
• safety check

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Will a construction paper air plane fly faster than an airplane made from notebook paper? Choose the best hypothesis.

• If I make a paper airplane from notebook paper, then it will fly faster than construction paper.
• Yes.
• No.
• I think the construction paper air plane will fly faster.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

This step of the scientific method is an educated guess or a prediction. 

• Hypothesis
• Research
• Observation
• Conclusion

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

• hypothesis
• question/problem
• procedures
• conclusion

Why is it important to collect data?

• because
• it gives you busy work
• They are magically delicious
• in order to share your results with others

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What do you do after you come up with your hypothesis?

• Conclude
• Test your hypothesis
• Do a victory dance
• Tell your teacher

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