Scientific Method Quiz

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Gather background information

• Form a hypothesis

• State a problem or ask a question

• Design and perform an experiment

What is a hypothesis?

• A possible answer to a question

• Background information about a problem

• The conclusion of an experiment

• The results of an observation

What is the purpose of an experiment in the scientific method?

• To gather background information

• To form a hypothesis

• To draw a conclusion

• To prove or disprove a hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What are variables in an experiment?

• Conditions that change during an experiment and affect the results

• The independent and dependent variables

• The background information and hypothesis

• The results and conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the independent variable in an experiment?

• The condition that changes during an experiment

• The variable being measured

• The background information

• The conclusion

What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

• The condition that changes during an experiment

• The variable being measured

• The background information

• The conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the purpose of drawing a conclusion in the scientific method?

• To gather background information

• To form a hypothesis

• To report the results

• To analyze the results and see if the hypothesis was correct

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Why is it important to report the results of an experiment?

• To gather background information

• To form a hypothesis

• To allow other scientists to build on the work

• To draw a conclusion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the purpose of the scientific method?

• To solve all kinds of problems

• To gather background information

• To form a hypothesis

• To report the results

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the second step in the scientific method?

• Gather background information

• Form a hypothesis

• State a problem or ask a question

• Design and perform an experiment