Scientific Method

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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

A testable answer to a scientific question

• Question
• Observation
• Hypothesis
• Experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

This is the last step in the scientific method

• Draw a conclusion
• Record your data as results
• Share what you have learned with others
• Collaborate with others

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

A hypothesis is simply a prediction that has not yet been _.

• proven or disproven
• made into a theory
• results calculated
• written about

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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

• yes
• no

Observations made during an experiment are called:

• results
• problems
• conclusions
• questions

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-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-1