Scientific Method Review

What is science primarily based on?

• Evidence and logic

• Guesswork and opinions

• Tradition and myths

• Random chance

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of the following is the correct first step in the scientific method?

• Observe

• Hypothesize

• Experiment

• Report

Which step in the scientific method involves searching for existing answers or solutions?

• Research

• Draw Conclusions

• Test Hypothesis

• Report

Why is it important that the question in step one can be solved with an experiment?

• Because experiments are fun

• Because only experimental questions can be tested and answered scientifically

• Because experiments are always easy

• Because experiments are required for every subject

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Why is it important to do research after coming up with a question?

• To learn what has already been tested or discovered

• To make your question more complicated

• To avoid answering the question

• To skip the observation step

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

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Which of the following is a requirement for an experiment to be valid?

• It must be able to be replicated

• It must be expensive

• It must use only one variable

• It must be done outdoors

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What type of data is described by measurements that include numbers?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Descriptive

• Comparative

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What type of data is described by measurements that include words?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Numerical

• Statistical

What should you do if the data from your experiment is found to be bad?

• Ignore the results and move on

• Modify the experiment and redo it

• Publish the results anyway

• Change the data to fit your hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

What is the purpose of drawing a conclusion in a scientific investigation?

• To piece together what your data means and reflect on your hypothesis

• To collect more data

• To create a hypothesis

• To design an experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2