Scientific Method Quiz

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• draw conclusions

• ask a question/make an observation

• make a hypothesis

• test the experiment

Which happens last?

• make a hypothesis

• ask a question/make an observation

• make a plan

• draw conclusions

Performing a test or experiment allows you to test your ___________.

• draw conclusions

• hypothesis

• senses

• battery

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A claim is ______________________________.

• a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 
• a fact.
• a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
  
• a bad thing to make about something.

Evidence is ___________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question
• Scientific data that supports the claim
• A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
• Not vital when using an argument

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Reasoning is __________________.

• A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem
• Scientific data that supports the claim
• A justification that connects the evidence to the claim
• Empirical Evidence

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

"I like KFC more than McDonalds!"

Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

A claim is ______________________________.

• examples, data, facts, and information.

• a statement that you make up to answer a question.

• a statement about what you have learned that can be supported with evidence.

• an answer to a question.