Scientific Processes and Measurement Review

What is your first name, last name, class period?

The process of making observations, asking questions, and finding answers through tests and experiments is called the _________.

• analyzing data

• scientific method

• communicating results

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Macie says "Not all scientists follow the scientific method exactly. Some areas of science are easier to test than others, and scientists may modify the scientific method when direct experimentation isn't possible". Is this true or false?

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Based on research, making a guess of what you think the answer will be.

• research

• observations

• conclusion

• hypothesis

The scientific method starts by making looking around and collecting information. This leads to identifying a problem.

• research

• observe/question

• hypothesis

• experiment

This step occurs when you test your hypothesis, making sure you include variables and collect data.

• experiment/test

• analysis

• communicate

• research

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Making a conclusion, based on the test, if your hypothesis was correct.

• analysis

• research

• communicate

• conclude

Organize your data using charts and tables to see if it supports your hypothesis.

• observations

• analysis

• communicate

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Identifying what you know about the question and learning more information. This can help you answer the question.

• observation

• research

• hypothesis

• experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Report your findings, even if your hypothesis wasn't supported, communicate the information.

• report/communicate

• conclude

• experiment

• hypothesis

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-1