Scientific Method Quiz

Scientific Method Quiz

6th - 8th Grade

32 Qs

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Scientific Method Quiz

Scientific Method Quiz

Assessment

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-PS2-2, MS-LS1-5, MS-PS1-2

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Standards-aligned

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Lisa Goodrich-Ellis

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32 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a hypothesis?

A hypothesis is a proven fact that does not require any testing.
A hypothesis is a random guess with no basis in evidence.
A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through experimentation or observation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the independent variable?

The independent variable is the variable that is kept constant in an experiment.
The independent variable is the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher in an experiment.
The independent variable is the variable that is measured in an experiment.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an inference?

A wild guess without any evidence or reasoning.
A conclusion or deduction based on evidence and reasoning.
A random assumption without any logical basis.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the dependent variable?

The dependent variable is the variable that is being measured or observed in an experiment.
The dependent variable is the variable that is manipulated in an experiment.
The dependent variable is the variable that is controlled in an experiment.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are constants in an experiment?

Variables that are kept the same throughout the experiment and do not change.
Variables that change during the experiment.
Factors that are not important in the experiment.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Give an example of a hypothesis.

An example of a hypothesis is 'If plants are given more sunlight, then they will grow taller.'

If plants are given more sunlight, they will grow.

If plants are given more water, they will not grow.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Give an example of an inference.

Observing wet ground and inferring that the ground is wet.

Observing wet ground and inferring that a sprinkler was turned on.
Observing wet ground and inferring that it rained.

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