Scientific Method

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

• Conclusion

• Procedures

• materials

• responding variable

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

• Question

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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

• Recipe

• Data Collection

• Metric System

• Scientific Method

The information you collect while doing your experiment is called...

• Conclusions

• Data

• Hypothesis

• Procedures

A variable that is being measured or observed is called the ___________. (Hint: This is the variable that is the result or effect.)

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Control Variable

If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE?

• True

• How fast you get to school

• Riding a bike or walking

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better score. What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE?

• Scientific Method

• Studying

• Independent Variable

• Test Scoring

The independent variable is...

• The variable that you can change in an investigation

• The variable that you measure in an investigation

• A variable that you keep the same in an investigation.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an:

• Conclusion

• Observation

• Inquiry

• Scientific Method

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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

• Data

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Fact