scientific method, observation and inferences

scientific method, observation and inferences

8th Grade

20 Qs

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scientific method, observation and inferences

scientific method, observation and inferences

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Science

8th Grade

Easy

NGSS
2-PS1-1, MS-LS1-6, MS-LS1-8

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the scientific method?

To solve problems and create experiments

To research new information

To practice safety

To become a scientist

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A qualitative observation is ________.

Describing qualities and characteristics

A guess you make using an observation

Numbers and labels

What is kept the same in an experiment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a quantitative observation?

Describes qualities and characteristics

A guess you make using an observation

Numbers and labels

What is kept the same in an experiment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of an inference?

It is going to rain later today.

The clouds are dark gray.

The temperature is 67 degrees Fahrenheit.

All of these are examples of inferences.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the scientific method?

Form a hypothesis

Make an observation and ask a question about it

Research your topic

Record and analyze data

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 5 pts

Using any of your 5 senses to describe the world around you.

Observation

Inference

Prediction

Logical Theory

Tags

NGSS.2-PS1-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Media Image

Which of these is an observation?

The dog is 4 years old.

The dog is wearing a hat.

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