Scientific Method and Measurement

Which is the best description of the Scientific Method?

• A method to solve mathematical problems

• A method to finding answers to science quetions

• A method to finding opinions from experiments

• A method for finding volume of irregularly shaped objects

Which is an example of well developed hypothesis?

• My dad thinks the plant we should water the plant to see what happens

• I think the plant needs something to survive

• If we water the plant, then the plant will not appear wilted.

• The plant just needs water.

Which unit is the appropriate unit to measure length in metrics?

• inches

• mililiters

• feet

• centimeters

Which scientific tool did we use to meaure liquid volume?

• graduated cylinder

• ruler

• triple beam balence

• pitcher

_________ are facts based on what you learn through your senses or the use of scientific tools and instruments.

• Inferences

• Opinions

• Observations

• Conclusions

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which type of observation is based on your senses such as sight and touch?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which type of observation is based on numbers such as amounts and measurements?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

An inference is a conclusion based on personal judgements, beliefs, personal preferences, or values.

• True

• False

Which formula do we use to measure area?

• Length x Width

• Length x Width x Height

• Length x Mass

• Length x Weight

Which formula do we use to measure the volume of a block?

• Length x Width

• Length x Width x Height

• Length x Mass

• Length x Weight