Scientific Method QUIZ SS124

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The factors in an experiment that can be changed. 

• variables
• quantitative data
• hypothesis
• steps

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

This variable in an experiment is the one being tested and deliberately changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?

• quantitative
• qualitative

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer
• experiment
• problem
• safety check

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Data that are qualitative are always-

• described in words
• represented in numbers
• repeated for verification
• the most accurate type of data

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The purpose of a controlled experiment is to allow a scientist to isolate and test-

• a single variable
• several variables
• many data
• a conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of the following must be done for the results of an experiment to be considered valid?

• the experiment must be repeated numerous times and the same results are obtained
• the results must be published in a national journal
• the results must be shown in a graph
• the results must be only quantitative

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Select whether the following observation is quantitative or qualitative.

About 52% of a chimp's diet comes from fruit.

• quantative

• qualitative