Scientific Method Quiz

What is the role of observation in the scientific method?

• To create confusion

• To form a question

• To end the process

• To avoid mistakes

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What should you research about your question?

• What is unknown

• What is known

• What is irrelevant

• What is confusing

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is a hypothesis a prediction about?

• The weather

• The outcome of experiments

• The future

• The past

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is NOT a characteristic of a good hypothesis?

• Opinion-based

• Measurable

• Educated guess

• Prediction

What is the purpose of an experiment in the scientific method?

• To entertain

• To test your hypothesis

• To confuse

• To decorate

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Who should be able to repeat an experiment?

• Only the original scientist

• Only students

• Other scientists

• Only teachers

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

What do unexpected results indicate?

• A successful experiment

• A problem with your experiment

• A need for more trials

• A new discovery

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

What is the main topic of the document?

• Scientific Method

• Data Collection

• Experiment Design

• Hypothesis Testing

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

What should you do if you encounter errors in your data?

• Ignore them

• Ask yourself about them

• Delete the data

• Publish the results

What is the point called where you reach a determination about your hypothesis?

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Observation

• Experiment