Scientific Method

Which part of the scientific method is being represented? I am wondering if gummy worms expand quicker in water, milk, juice, or vinegar.

• ask a question

• research

• reporting data

• completing the experiment

Which part of the scientific method is represented? I fill four cups with water, milk, juice, and vinegar. Then I put a gummy worm in each and observe.

• ask a question

• research

• reporting the data

• completing the experiment

An experiment is only considered successful if the original hypothesis is supported.

• true

• false

A(n) _____ is a possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question.

• dependent variable

• hypothesis

• independent variable

• conclusion

The variable that is expected to change because  of another variable is known as the _________. (the variable that you measure)

• dependent variable

• responding variable

• controlled variable

• independent variable

A summary of what you have learned from a specific experiment is called a(n) _____.

• hypothesis

• conclusion

• inquiry

• law

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

In science, a hypothesis must be

• correct.

• manipulated.

• controlled.

• testable.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Any information that is gathered with the senses is

• a fact.

• evidence.

• an observation.

• an investigation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A student did an experiment to test the hypothesis that salt water freezes at a lower temperature than pure water. What is the independent variable in this experiment?

• temperature of water

• salt content of water

• amount of water

• freezing point of water

_____ is using one or more of your senses to gather information.

• observing

• guessing

• dreaming

• inferring

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8