Scientific Method Quiz Review

What is the independent variable in the following hypothesis?

HYPOTHESIS:  If I spend more time studying, then my grades will improve.

• Time Spent Studying

• Playing Soft Music in Background

• Improvement in Grades

• Location for Studying Science

What is the dependent variable in the following hypothesis?

If I add fertilizer to my plants, then they will grow taller.

• Amount of Fertilizer added

• Height of the Plant

• Amount of time the flowers bloom

• Number of flowers on each bloom

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A hypothesis is —

• A conclusive statement

• a possible explanation of an observation that can be tested

• a definite answer to a possible problem

• a proven statement

A hypothesis is formed —

• after you state the conclusion

• before you state the problem

• before you perform the experiment

• after you record and analyze data

What is the last step in the scientific method?

• Perform the experiment

• State a conclusion

• Form a hypothesis

• Record and analyze data

What's the first step in the scientific method?

• state the problem

• Perform the experiment

• Form a hypothesis

• Gather Information

Which of the following is an example of a testable question?

• What is your favorite color?

• How do butterflies migrate?

• How does the amount of sunlight affect the growth of a plant?

• Why do people prefer summer over winter?

The Scientific Method makes conclusions based on

• one trial

• repeated trials

• faith

• previous conclusions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

An educated guess about what will happen in an experiment that uses the Scientific Method is referred to as a ________

• controlled experiment

• hypothesis

• scientific theory

• conclusion

A scientist was asked to present his research at a national conference. What step of the scientific method is the scientist performing at the conference?

• communicating results

• collecting data

• drawing conclusions

• testing his hypothesis