Scientific Method Practice

A series of steps designed to help you solve problems and answer questions

• A. scientific method

• B. results

• C. observation

• D. hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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In an experiment, what tool would you use to measure how far a ball rolled?

• A. balance

• B. graduated cylinder

• C. tape measure

• D. scale

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NGSS.3-PS2-2

Which tool can be used to measure the mass of an object?

• A. measuring cup

• B. tape measure

• C. balance

• D. thermometer

Why is it important to have more than one trial in an experiment?

• A. the results should differ each time

• B. one of the trials will support your hypothesis

• C. the conditions in an experiment are very different in each trial

• D. to be sure the results are accurate

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

After the data is analyzed, the hypothesis is stated as correct or incorrect in the _______.

• A. conclusion

• B. experiment

• C. hypothesis

• D. application

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

An educated guess in science is called a/an

• A. procedure

• B. conclusion

• C. hypothesis

• D. application

In which step of the scientific method do we want to use graphs?

• A. conducting the experiment

• B. asking questions

• C. making a hypothesis

• D. analyzing data

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What tool can be used to measure temperature?

• A. test tube

• B. thermometer

• C. finger

• D. graduated cylinder

The scientific method is a process that involves several steps. Of the following steps, which would come first?

• form a question or problem

• hypothesis

• experiment

• gather materials

In order to solve a science question (a problem), it needs to be a problem

• with a yes or no answer

• with an opinion in the answer

• with a number answer

• that is solved experimentally

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