Scientific Method Questions

Justin wants to determine the effect of fertilizer on the growth of grass. Identify the Independent and Dependent variable.

• Independent = fertilizer

• Dependent = growth of grass

• Independent = growth of grass

• Dependent = fertilizer

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

How does the length of a helicopter's blade affect the speed?

• Testable

• Non-Testable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Does the temperature of a classroom affect student performance?

• Testable

• Non-Testable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Imagine you're a detective like Kai or Abigail, trying to solve the mystery of the universe. What's the first clue you need to uncover in the scientific method?

• pose a question

• form a hypothesis

• design an experiment

• collect and interpret data

Answer explanation

The first step in the scientific method is to pose a question. This initiates the inquiry process, guiding researchers to explore and seek answers through observation and experimentation.

The scientist gathered all of the _______ before making a _______.

• particles - concept

• data - guess

• concepts - guess

• data - conclusion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

In a quest to uncover the mysteries of the universe, young scientist Aiden tested his _______ by performing repeated _______.

• hypothesis - experiments

• hypothesis - data

• facts - experiments

• facts - observations

The scientist tested his _______ by performing repeated _______.

• hypothesis - experiments

• hypothesis- data

• facts - experiments

• facts - observations

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Before presenting her findings, Nora gathered all of the _______ to make a _______.

• particles - concept

• data - guess

• concepts - guess

• data - conclusion

HEY SCIENTISTS! SAMUEL AND HANNAH ARE ON A MISSION TO DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE. WHAT SERIES OF STEPS SHOULD THEY FOLLOW TO INVESTIGATE A NATURAL OCCURRENCE?

• OBSERVATION

• SCIENTIFIC METHOD

• HYPOTHESIS

• PROBLEM

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'SCIENTIFIC METHOD' as it is a systematic series of steps scientists use to investigate natural occurrences, formulate hypotheses, conduct experiments, and draw conclusions.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

During a lively science class, Mia and Olivia are debating what you call a possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question. Can you help them out?

• prediction

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

Answer explanation

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a set of observations or a scientific question. It is testable and can be supported or refuted through experimentation, distinguishing it from predictions, theories, and laws.