Scientific Investigation Review Quiz
Authored by Kelly Mallon
Science
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a hypothesis?
A proposed explanation for a phenomenon or a scientific question that can be tested through experimentation or observation.
A proven fact that does not require testing
A conclusion drawn from personal opinion rather than research
A random guess with no basis in evidence
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the key components of experimental design?
Qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, and case study
Hypothesis, conclusion, data analysis, and results
Control group, experimental group, independent variable, dependent variable, and control variables (constants)
Survey, interview, observation, and questionnaire
Tags
NGSS.MS-ETS1-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the different types of variables in an experiment?
Independent, dependent, and controlled variables (constants)
Fast, slow, and medium variables
Hot, cold, and warm variables
Red, blue, and green variables
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to draw a conclusion based on the results of an experiment?
To delay the decision-making process and avoid understanding the results
To confuse the significance of the results and make random decisions
To ignore the results and make uninformed decisions
To understand the significance of the results and make informed decisions.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of forming a hypothesis in a scientific investigation?
To waste time and resources
To confuse other scientists
To prove that the phenomenon is already understood
To propose a possible explanation for a phenomenon or a scientific question
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the independent variable differ from the dependent variable in an experiment?
The independent variable is not important in an experiment
The dependent variable is manipulated by the experimenter
The independent variable is the outcome that is measured
The independent variable is manipulated by the experimenter, while the dependent variable is the outcome that is measured.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of control variables (constants) in an experiment?
To confuse the experimenter
To ensure that the experiment is fair and that the results are valid
To manipulate the outcome of the experiment
To make the experiment more complex
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