Scientific Method

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

• data

• theory

• hypothesis

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

• conclusion

• procedures

• materials

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

• hypothesis

• question/problem

• procedures

A testable answer to a scientific question

• Question

• Observation

• Hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

This is the last step in the scientific method

• Draw a conclusion

• Record your data as results

• Share what you have learned with others

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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

• scientific method

• recipe

• metric system

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

• yes
• no

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the independent variable 

• Type of fertilizer
• Size of sunflower
• type of sun flower

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the dependent variable 

• Type of fertilizer
• Size of sunflower
• Type of sunflower

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time?

• one

• none

• two or more

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2