Scientific Method Practice Quiz

To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge.

• True

• False

A conclusion should state whether the results of your investigation or experiment support your hypothesis

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

An inference is a fact

• True

• False

Select the qualitative data

• 2 inches

• Brown Eyes

• 6 total students

• Blue Scarf

select the quantitative data

• 2 inches in diameter

• 90 degrees Fahrenheit

• Red Jacket

• 9cm tall

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

A statement that shows a cause-and-effect relationship that may occur under specific conditions is a

• inference

• conclusion

• prediction

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Is the following conclusion correct? A scientist observed a bumble bee in a large field. The bumble bee landed only on pink flowers. The scientist concluded that all bumblebees prefer pink flowers

• It is incorrect because there are no pink flowers

• it is correct because I know all about bees

• It is incorrect because it is not logical to draw conclusions about all butterflies after observing just one.

• it is correct because i have done research on bees

What inference would best go with the following experiment?

Students put a stalk of celery in dyed blue water. After a certain amount of time, they cut it open and part of the inside was blue.

• students inferred that water moves up the stems of plants

• students inferred that putting cut celery in water will make it grow taller

• students inferred that water is not good for plants

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Plants need water to live. If a plant is not given water for two weeks, it will die. This is an example of a(n)

• inference

• prediction

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Your teacher has asked you to explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative observations. Which statement is correct?

• Quantitative observations use numbers, qualitative uses the senses.
• Quantitative observations use the senses, qualitative uses numbers.
• Quantitative observations use measurement, qualitative uses numbers.
• Quantitative observations use colors, qualitative uses the senses.