Scientific Investigations Quiz
Authored by Tirzah Sarro
Science
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a hypothesis?
A random guess without any evidence or reasoning.
A conclusion based on limited data or personal opinion.
A proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through experimentation or observation.
A statement that cannot be proven or disproven.
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NGSS.HS-PS1-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of hypothesis testing in scientific investigations?
To confirm the hypothesis without any evidence.
To gather data for future investigations.
To establish a new hypothesis based on existing evidence.
To determine whether there is enough evidence to support or reject a hypothesis.
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NGSS.HS-PS2-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the steps involved in experimental design?
Formulate a hypothesis, Conduct the experiment and collect data, Analyze the data and draw conclusions, Communicate the results, Identify the problem/question, Design the experiment
Identify the problem/question, Conduct the experiment and collect data, Analyze the data and draw conclusions, Communicate the results, Formulate a hypothesis, Design the experiment
Design the experiment, Conduct the experiment and collect data, Analyze the data and draw conclusions, Communicate the results, Formulate a hypothesis, Identify the problem/question
Identify the problem/question, Formulate a hypothesis, Design the experiment, Conduct the experiment and collect data, Analyze the data and draw conclusions, Communicate the results
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NGSS.HS-PS1-3
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
NGSS.HS-PS3-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to have a control group in a controlled experiment?
To confuse the participants and make the experiment more challenging.
To increase the sample size and improve the statistical power.
To save time and resources by skipping the control group.
To provide a baseline for comparison and ensure valid results.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are independent variables in an experiment?
Variables that are measured in the experiment.
Variables that are randomly assigned to groups.
Variables that are controlled by the participants.
Variables that are manipulated or changed by the researcher
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NGSS.HS-PS1-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are dependent variables in an experiment?
Variables that are manipulated by the researcher and are expected to change as a result of the dependent variable.
Variables that are measured or observed and are expected to change as a result of manipulating the independent variable.
Variables that are not measured or observed and are not expected to change as a result of manipulating the independent variable.
Variables that are not affected by the independent variable and do not change in an experiment.
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NGSS.HS-PS1-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of data analysis in scientific investigations?
Data analysis only helps in collecting data for scientific investigations.
Data analysis helps in organizing, interpreting, and drawing meaningful conclusions from the collected data.
Data analysis is not necessary for scientific investigations.
Data analysis is only used for visualizing data in scientific investigations.
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NGSS.HS-PS2-5
NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
NGSS.HS-LS2-2
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