Types of Scientific Investigations

Which choice describes the investigation that tests a hypothesis with the scientific method?

• model

• field study

• experiment

• simulation

Which choice describes a model of a process or system over a period of time?

• simulation

• observation

• field study

• controlled experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What investigation can best show the order of the planets to study their orbits?

• experiment

• observation

• model

• field study

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which choice describes gathering data with the senses?

• observing

• modeling

• experimenting

• siimulating

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which type of investigation would have scientists collecting data about orcas while they are on the ocean?

• experiment

• simulations

• field studies

• models

Why can't a model of a volcano be used as a science fair project?

• Models are too easy.

• Models make you go into nature to collect data.

• Models don't test a hypothesis like a controlled experiment.

• Models are not scientific..

Which choice is an example of a quantitative (measured) observation?

• the temperature of the room

• the color of a flower

• the texture of a rock

• the smell of a pheromone