Scientific Method Quiz

What is the term for data that describes qualities or characteristics?

• Quantitative data

• Qualitative data

• Dependent variable

• Hypothesis

Which term refers to a testable prediction in an experiment?

• Observation

• Conclusion

• Hypothesis

• Model

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the variable called that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment?

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Constant

• Data

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of the following is NOT a part of the scientific method?

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Variable

• Opinion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an experiment?

• To restate the hypothesis

• To describe the experiment

• To state the results and make recommendations

• To list the materials used

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which type of data involves numbers and measurements?

• Qualitative data

• Quantitative data

• Hypothesis

• Model

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the role of constants in an experiment?

• To change the outcome

• To remain the same throughout

• To be measured

• To be observed

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of the following is a way scientists communicate data?

• Hypotheses

• Graphs

• Opinions

• Conclusions

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

• Observations are guesses; inferences are facts

• Observations are facts; inferences are guesses

• Observations are opinions; inferences are data

• Observations are data; inferences are opinions

What is a controlled experiment?

• An experiment with no variables

• An experiment with only one variable changed

• An experiment with all variables changed

• An experiment with no hypothesis

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