Scientific Method

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Make an observation --> Question
• Design and conduct an experiment
• Make an hypothesis
• Share your results

A testable prediction about a scientific investigation is a(n)

• Question
• Observation
• Hypothesis
• Experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Stephen predicted that seeds would start to grow faster if an electric current traveled through the soil in which they were planted.

• recognize a problem
• test the hypothesis with an experiment
• form a hypothesis
• draw conclusions  

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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-PS1-2

Out of the two variables (independent and dependent) which one can you control.

• independent

• dependent

• constant

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

on which axis does the independent variable go

• y-axis

• x-axis

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

on which axis does the dependent variable go

• y-axis

• x-axis

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following is a statement about

something that happens in nature which

seems to be true all the time?

• theory

• scientific law

• hypothesis

• conclusion

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If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?

• Number of cavities

• Amount of flossing

• Type of floss used

• Amount of brushing

If I put on a higher factor sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?

• Severity of sunburn

• Factor of sunscreen

• Time spent in the sun

• Weather conditions