ICP Unit 1 Scientific Method & Measurement Review

Explains WHY something happens

• Scientific Process
• Scientific Method
• Scientific Law
• Scientific Theory

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

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In a science experiment, ______________ is when you gather background information about the problem you're trying to solve.

• Research

• Drawing conclusions

• Stating a hypothesis

• Analyzing data

A _________________ is a testable prediction about what will happen in an experiment, written as an "if, then" statement.

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Research

• Variable

In a science experiment, what is it called when a scientist records and examines information?

• Collecting and analyzing data

• Researching background information

• Drawing conclusions

• Establishing a hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the kind of variable that you measure or observe, but do not have control over?

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Controlled variable

• Theoretical variable

________________________ observations involve qualities or characteristics that can be observed with the senses, but not measured or counted.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Theoretical

• Scientific

________________________ observations involve information that you can count or measure.

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Theoretical

• Scientific

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Make an observation

• Design and conduct an experiment
• Make an hypothesis
• Share your results

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

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

Bob read about growing plants in water. He wonders how plants could grow without soil.

• ask a question/identify a problem

• test the hypothesis with an experiment

• form a hypothesis

• draw conclusions

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