Scientific Method, Theory, Hypothesis Test

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is a hypothesis?

• A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.
• A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.
• A hypothesis is an educated guess.
• I don't know.

The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).

• observations
  conclusion
• data
• variables
• hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

If I read this question carefully, then I will answer it correctly. What is the independent variable?

• I hope so
• Yes
• Reading or not reading carefully
• Likelihood of a correct answer

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...

• The type of plant
• The amount of sunlight
• The type of music
• The type of liquid

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate.  What is the dependent variable?

• heart rate
• type of exercise
• amount of exercise
• time of day exercise occurs

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

A scientific ____________ is a statement that describes what always happens under certain conditions in nature.

• law
• theory
• method
• variable

A scientific ____________ is a broad explanation for events that is widely accepted as true.

• law
• theory
• observation
• method

A set of principles that explains and predicts a phenomena is called a _____. 

• scientific law
• scientific method
• scientific theory
• scientific instructor

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2