Scientific Concepts Quiz

What does it mean to "analyze" something?

• To ignore it completely

• To examine methodically by separating into parts

• To memorize it

• To write a story about it

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What is a "conclusion" in a scientific investigation?

• A guess about what might happen

• A statement that tells what an investigation showed

• A list of materials used

• A drawing of the experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the role of a "control group" in an experiment?

• To be the main focus of the experiment

• To serve as a reference for comparison

• To change the outcome of the experiment

• To be the only group tested

What does "data" refer to in a scientific context?

• The conclusion of the experiment

• Measurements or observations collected

• The hypothesis of the experiment

• The tools used in the experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is an "inference"?

• A direct observation

• An explanation based on evidence not directly observed

• A wild guess

• A detailed drawing

What is an "investigation"?

• A casual observation

• An organized scientific study of the natural world

• A fictional story

• A simple experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

What does "testable" mean in a scientific context?

• Impossible to prove

• A question that can be answered through an experiment

• A statement of fact

• A random idea

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What are "trials" in a scientific investigation?

• A single measurement

• Multiple sets of measurements or observations

• A hypothesis

• A conclusion

What does "valid" mean in terms of scientific data?

• Uncertain

• Describes the certainty of data or results

• Incorrect

• Unrelated

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is a "variable" in an experiment?

• A constant factor

• An event or condition that can be changed

• A conclusion

• A type of data

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