Scientific Method Practice Quiz

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5th Grade
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Rema Hord
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a hypothesis in a scientific experiment?
A guess that can't be tested
A detailed plan of the experiment
A testable prediction
The outcome of an experiment
Answer explanation
A hypothesis in a scientific experiment is a testable prediction, not just a guess. It is a statement that can be tested through experimentation to determine its validity.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why is it important to have a control group in an experiment?
To show what happens when you apply the treatment
To have a group to perform the experiment on
To compare the results with the experimental group
To control the variables in the experiment
Answer explanation
Having a control group is important to compare the results with the experimental group and determine the effectiveness of the treatment.
Tags
NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the purpose of an experiment in the scientific method?
To prove the hypothesis is correct
To test the hypothesis
To collect data without a hypothesis
To demonstrate known facts
Answer explanation
The purpose of an experiment in the scientific method is to test the hypothesis, not to prove it correct. Experiments are conducted to gather data and evidence to support or refute the hypothesis.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What do you do when you analyze your data in a scientific experiment?
Guess the results
Compare the hypothesis to popular theories
Examine and interpret the data collected
Change the hypothesis to fit the data
Answer explanation
Data analysis in a scientific experiment involves examining and interpreting the data collected, not guessing results or changing the hypothesis to fit the data.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is provided in a conclusion?
A new hypothesis based on the experiment
If the hypothesis was supported or not
The process of collecting data
Answer explanation
A conclusion in a scientific experiment is a decision on whether the hypothesis was supported or not, based on the data collected.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is an independent variable in an experiment?
The variable that is measured
The variable that is kept the same
The variable that is changed by the scientist
The outcome of the experiment
Answer explanation
The independent variable in an experiment is the variable that is changed by the scientist, not the one that is measured or kept the same.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a dependent variable in an experiment?
The variable that is changed by the scientist
The variable that is kept the same
The variable that is measured
The hypothesis of the experiment
Answer explanation
The dependent variable in an experiment is the variable that is measured to observe the effect of the independent variable, making it the correct choice.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
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