Scientific Method Vocabulary Quiz

What is the term used to describe the step-by-step process used by scientists to solve problems?

• Construct a Conclusion

• Design an Experiment

• The Scientific Method

• Make an Observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is a proposed explanation or prediction based on limited evidence?

• Construct a Conclusion

• Design an Experiment

• The Scientific Method

• Hypothesis

What is the term used to describe the final decision or judgment based on the analysis of results?

• Construct a Conclusion

• Design an Experiment

• The Scientific Method

• Conclusion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What are the factors in an experiment that are intentionally changed or manipulated?

• Independent Variables

• Dependent Variables

• Controlled Variables

• Experimental Trials

What is the group in an experiment that is exposed to the independent variable?

• Experimental Group

• Control Group

• Independent Variables

• Dependent Variables

What is the group in an experiment that is not exposed to the independent variable?

• Experimental Group

• Control Group

• Independent Variables

• Dependent Variables

What is the term used to describe the factor in an experiment that is kept constant and not changed?

• Variable

• Constant

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the term used to describe the variable in an experiment that is being measured or observed?

• Variable

• Constant

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2