ENV - Unit 0.6: Scientific Method Checkpoint

What is the first step in the scientific method according to the diagram?

• State the Problem

• Research Background Data / Observe

• Hypothesize

• Experiment

Which step involves drawing a final decision based on the analysis?

• Conclusion

• Experiment

• Hypothesize

• State the Problem

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Which step involves reviewing existing information and observations?

• Research Background Data / Observe

• Hypothesize

• Experiment

• Conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What is the step before analysis in the scientific method?

• Experiment

• Hypothesize

• Conclusion

• State the Problem

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Conducting an experiment

• Stating the problem

• Analyzing data

• Drawing a conclusion

Which of the following is a direct observation?

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Color

• Conclusion

What is the role of observations in science?

• To prove theories

• To lead to questions

• To draw conclusions

• To make predictions

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

In contrast to observations, what are inferences?

• Things we can see

• Things we can measure

• Conclusions based solely on observation

• Predictions based on experiments

How is a hypothesis sometimes written?

• A question

• A statement of fact

• An If... Then... statements

• A list

What is the role of a hypothesis in scientific research?

• To provide entertainment

• To suggest a solution to a problem

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize the research