Scientific Method and Experimental Scenarios

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 

• conclusion

• procedures

• materials

• responding variable

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

At what temperature did bread mold the slowest?

• 20

• 40

• 60

• 80

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

This is the last step in the scientific method

• Draw a conclusion

• Record your data as results

• Share what you have learned with others

• Collaborate with others

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which side of a penny will hold more drops of water? Choose the best hypothesis.

• If I use the heads side of a penny, then it will hold more drops of water than tails.

• Heads

• Tails

• Tails will hold more drops of water.

If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?

• Scientific Method

• Studying

• Independent variable

• Test score

What is being changed in this experiment?

• ramp height

• the speed that the ball rolls

• type of ball

What is being kept constant?

• ramp height

• speed of the ball rolling

• type of ball

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• control variable

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer

• experiment

• problem

• safety check

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Record observation

• Form a theory

• Collect data

• Form a hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2