Scientific Investigation

Which answer best describes an observation?

• Writing a lab report

• Listening to ocean waves

• Talking about an experiment with someone

• Making a chart of data

Which answer lists a scientific question?

• What causes a plant to wilt?

• Which type of sunflower seed is better?

• Where is the best place to park a car?

• Which cereal tastes better?

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is a name for a factor that is changed during an experiment?

• Question

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

• Variable

Which of the following is not a measurement?

• Length

• Taste

• Time

• Weight

Which answer lists a hypothesis that can be tested by an experiment?

• Salsa is better than sour cream.

• Bill can run faster than Joe.

• A red shirt looks better on me than a blue shirt.

• A horse shoe has more luck than a penny.

What is the last step in a scientific investigation?

• Do an experiment

• Share the results

• Form a hypothesis

• Organize data

Which answer best describes an experimental investigation?

• Measuring the width of a pond

• Observing where birds build nests

• Doing an experiment to find out what causes bees to sting

• Collecting rain in a pail

What is the first step in a scientific investigation?

• Ask a question

• Make a prediction

• Form a hypothesis

• Perform an experiment

Why do scientists repeat the same experiment?

• To see how different mistakes affect the results

• To try to get different results

• To share the results with others

• To get more accurate results

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is another name for scientific investigation?

• Scientific method

• Scientific experiment

• Scientific hypothesis

• Scientific observation