Mastering the Scientific Method for the NYS Living Environment Exam

Mastering the Scientific Method for the NYS Living Environment Exam

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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This video tutorial introduces the scientific method as a systematic approach to solving problems. It covers the importance of scientific inquiry, the distinction between facts, theories, and laws, and the steps involved in the scientific method. The tutorial emphasizes the need for valid experiments, including the use of control groups and large sample sizes. It concludes with a summary of key points and preparation tips for exams.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the first episode?

Studying chemistry

Understanding biology

Using the scientific method to solve problems

Learning about physics

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are unusual things happening around us called?

Experiments

Theories

Phenomena

Hypotheses

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of science studies the living environment?

Biology

Chemistry

Geology

Physics

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a scientific law?

A widely accepted theory

A conclusion reached by many scientists repeating the same experiment

An explanation developed by using observations and facts

A fact that cannot be argued

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the scientific method?

Making observations

Conducting research

Forming a hypothesis

Stating the problem

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a hypothesis?

A question about the problem

A prediction about the possible answer to the problem

A conclusion based on data

An observation made during an experiment

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

To test multiple variables

To ensure the experiment is valid

To make observations

To compare results with the experimental group

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