Scientific Method quiz

True or False: A hypothesis must be stated in a way that is testable.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer
• experiment
• problem
• safety check

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

How many variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?

• one
• two
• three
• as many as possible

What effect does fertilizer have on plant growth? Identify the correct step from the choices below.

• ask a question

• state the hypothesis

• collect the data

• draw conclusions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

If I use fertilizer, then my plant will grow faster because the fertilizer will provide nutrients to the plant. Identify the correct step from the choices below.

• ask a question

• form a hypothesis

• design an experiment

• collect the data

• analyze and interpret the data

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The plant height was measured and recorded for two weeks. Identify the correct step from the choices below.

• ask a question

• form a hypothesis

• collect the data

• analyze and interpret the data

• draw conclusions

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

It was concluded that the plant receiving fertilizer grew taller than the plant that did not receive fertilizer. Identify the correct step from the choices below.

• analyze and interpret data

• form a hypothesis

• make an observation

• draw conclusions

• communicate findings

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...

• The type of plant
• The amount of sunlight
• The type of music
• The type of liquid

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, what are the controlled variables?

• Type of plant, amount of music, and sunlight
• Water, apple juice, milk
• Plant growth

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the dependent variable is ...

• The type of plant
• The amount of plant growth

• The type of music
• The type of liquid

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5