Scientific Method Pre-Assessment

The variable that you are testing in your experiment (the one that changes) is the _____.

• independent variable

• controlled variable

• dependent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Data that does not include numbers, but describes things instead.

• qualitative data

• quantitative data

This is the step of the scientific method that involves making an educated guess about what will happen.

• experiment

• conclusion

• research

• question

• hypothesis

Which step of the scientific method is this example-

Using clear containers with measurement marks, I will compare the volume of a glass of water at room temperature with a glass of frozen water.

• question

• experiment

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• analysis

This is the step of the scientific method that involves determining your variables and steps needed to help you test your hypothesis.

• question

• data

• gather information

• hypothesis

• experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

This is the step of the scientific method that involves figuring out what you want to know.

• experiment

• hypothesis

• gather information

• question

• data

This is the step of the scientific method that involves looking at and understanding the data gathered from your experiment.

• analysis

• hypothesis

• question

• data

• gather information

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

The variable that you are measuring in the experiment (this is where your quantitative data comes from).

• independent variable

• controlled variable

• dependent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

This is the step of the scientific method that involves gathering information (from other scientists, background knowledge, etc.) to learn about your question or topic.

• data

• experiment

• hypothesis

• research

• conclusion

The variable that you keep the same to ensure that your experiment is valid.

• independent variable

• controlled variable

• dependent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2