Quiz on the Scientific Method

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Develop a hypothesis

• Draw conclusions

• Choose a problem

• Organize your data

What is a hypothesis?

• A variable in an experiment

• A type of data

• An educated guess

• A final conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What type of graph is best for showing changes over time?

• Pie chart

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Scatter plot

What does the independent variable represent?

• What is measured

• What is constant

• What is observed

• What is changed

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the purpose of controlled variables?

• To analyze results

• To collect data

• To ensure a fair test

• To change the outcome

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

In the example of students solving a puzzle, what is the dependent variable?

• The time taken to complete the puzzle

• The type of puzzle

• The location of the experiment

• The age of the students

What is data?

• A conclusion drawn from results

• A hypothesis

• An experiment

• Information gathered during an experiment

Which of the following is a constant in an experiment?

• The variable being tested

• The method of measurement

• The hypothesis

• The data collected

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the purpose of drawing conclusions?

• To develop a hypothesis

• To state the problem

• To analyze data and summarize findings

• To conduct the experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What format is a hypothesis typically stated in?

• Since... therefore...

• If... then...

• When... because...

• As... so...