Scientific Method Test Review

What is an educated guess based on an observation?

• Observation

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Theory

What is data collected, measured, perceive, or noticed especially during an experiment?

• Observation

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Theory

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is a comprehensive explanation of facts that has been repeatedly supported?

• Observation

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Theory

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is a proposed explanation that must be testable through experimentation?

• Observation

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Theory

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the SI unit used to measure mass?

• Grams (g)

• Pounds (lbs)

• Liters (L)

• Meters (m)

What is the SI unit used to measure volume?

• Grams (g)

• Ounces (oz)

• Liters (L)

• Meters (m)

What is the SI unit used to measure length?

• Grams (g)

• Feet (ft)

• Liters (L)

• Meters (m)

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative observation?

• The dog has brown fur.

• The dog smelled like mud.

• The dog has a mass of 60 kg.

• When I scratch behind my dog's ear, his tail wags.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative observation?

• When I shine a laser beam on the floor in front of my cat, it tries to pounce on the laser beam.

• The drum beat has a loudness of 125 decibels.

• Kendal ran 1 mile in 5 minutes.

• The board is as white as a piece of paper.

What is a logical inference for the observation "A kid is walking on the sidewalk carrying a basketball"?

• The kid just ate ice cream.

• The kid is headed to the park to play basketball.

• The kid traded his football for a basketball.

• The kid hates basketball.