Scientific Method Quiz
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the independent variable in an experiment?
The condition that changes during an experiment
The variable being measured
The background information
The conclusion
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the dependent variable in an experiment?
The condition that changes during an experiment
The variable being measured
The background information
The conclusion
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
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