Science Chapter 1: Scientific Method Test

Which of the following are UNRELIABLE resources? Check all that apply.

• .com sites

• nonfiction book

• scientific journals

• YouTube

• textbooks

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Click on all the RELIABLE resources. (3 answers) Check all that apply.

• other scientists

• wikipedia

• cartoons

• textbook

• internet.org

Scientists use all of these to make observations EXCEPT

• eye sight

• touch

• books

• listening

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NGSS.1-PS4-2

What does an experiment test?

• hypothesis

• investigation

• facts

• modeling

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Why would a scientist use a model in an experiment or investigation?

• the real thing is too big

• the real thing would be too expensive to build / make

• the real thing would be too dangerous

• the real thing would be more fun

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Another word for hypothesis is prediction.

• true

• false

How many variables should be tested at one time in an experiment?

• 1

• 5

• 2

• 4

• 3

A scientist that is using the scientific method would NOT

• ask a question

• record data

• make a hypothesis

• form an opinion

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Come to a conclusion

• Write a hypothesis

• Collect and record data

• Ask a question

What is the second step in the scientific method?

• Come to a conclusion

• Write a hypothesis

• Collect and record data

• Ask a question

• Plan and complete your experiment