Scientific Method Vocabulary Quiz

Explain the meaning of, "Draw a Conclusion" in the scientific method.

• a. Observe and ask questions

• b. Eliminates at least one possible outcome

• c. Do research

• d. Explains the outcome

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Explain the meaning of, "Form a Hypothesis" in the scientific method.

• Explains the outcome

• Eliminates at least one possible outcome

• Observe and ask questions

• "If," "Then" statement

Explain what a dependent variable is in an experiment.

• The part of the experiment that is measured.

• Explains the outcome

• The part of the experiment that remains the same.

• The part of the experiment that is manipulated (changed) by the experimenter.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Explain the meaning of, "Design An Experiment" in the scientific method.

• Eliminates at least one possible outcome

• Observe and ask questions

• Explains the outcome

• "If," "Then" statement

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Explain what a control group is in an experiment.

• The part of the experiment that is compared to (against) other groups.

• Explains the outcome

• The part of the experiment that is measured.

• The part of the experiment that is manipulated (changed) by the experimenter.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Explain the meaning of, "Gathering Information" in the scientific method.

• Observe and ask questions

• Do research

• It's not part of the scientific method

• Explains the outcome

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Explain what an independent variable is in an experiment.

• The part of the experiment that is measured.

• The part of the experiment that is manipulated (changed) by the experimenter.

• Explains the outcome

• The part of the experiment that remains the same.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

At the 6th grade level, how many steps are there in the scientific method?

• 4 steps

• 5 steps

• 0 steps

• 3 steps

Explain the meaning of, "State the Problem" in the scientific method.

• Do research

• It's not part of the scientific method

• Eliminates at least one possible outcome

• Observe and ask questions