Scientific Investigations Quiz

The first step scientists take when investigating questions about the natural world is (a)  

• Make predictions
• Define a problem
• Analyze information
• Defend conclusions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Which of the following is NOT a type of scientific investigation?

• Model

• Simulation

• Guesswork

• Controlled Experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the purpose of using reference materials in scientific investigations?

• To make predictions

• To support scientific understanding

• To collect data

• To conduct experiments

What is a test variable in a controlled experiment?

• The thing that is purposely changed

• The thing that stays the same

• The outcome of the experiment

• The data collected

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Scientists should (a)   after collecting and organizing data.

• Make predictions
• Interpret and analyze data
• Conduct more experiments
• Write a report

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An observation in scientific investigations is (a)  

• A guess about what might happen
• Information gathered through the se
• A conclusion based on data
• A prediction about future events

What is an inference in scientific investigations?

• A direct observation

• An explanation based on evidence

• A prediction about future events

• A guess without evidence

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the importance of keeping records in scientific investigations?

• To make predictions

• To distinguish actual observations from inferences

• To conduct more experiments

• To create models

What is the outcome variable in a controlled experiment?

• The thing that is purposely changed

• The thing that stays the same

• The result measured to see if there is a difference

• The data collected

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

• To introduce new variables.

• To compare results with the test group.

• To change the test variable.

• To ensure the experiment fails.