Scientific Method

Which step of the Scientific Method do you think is the most important? Explain why?

(Answer should be at least three sentences)

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Another word for prediction or educated guess is: ________________

• hypothesis
• conclusion
• experiment
• data

The information you record in an experiment is called your ____________.

• data
• conclusions
• notebook
• inquiry

What is the term for a statement that can be tested?

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Data

Dolphins have smooth skin.

• Quantitative observation

• Qualitative observation

These types of observations are made using instruments such as rulers, balances, and thermometers.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

What makes a loud crackling sound?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What tool is used to measure length or distance for larger objects? (Meter)

• Meter Stick

• Metric Ruler

• Graduated Cylinder

• Stopwatch

An instrument used to measure the temperature of air and most liquids.

• Meter Stick

• Metric Ruler

• Thermometer

• Stopwatch

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A tool used to measure time in minutes and seconds.

• Petri Dish

• Compass

• Thermometer

• Stopwatch