Exploring the Scientific Method

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

• Forming a hypothesis

• Asking a question

• Drawing a conclusion

• Analyzing data

What is a hypothesis?

• A summary of results

• An educated prediction

• A list of materials

• A graph of data

Which step comes after making observations in the scientific method?

• Drawing conclusions

• Asking a question

• Forming a hypothesis

• Communicating results

What is the purpose of conducting an experiment in the scientific method?

• To make a prediction

• To test the hypothesis

• To ask a question

• To draw a conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of the following is a testable question?

• Why is the sky blue?

• Does the amount of sunlight affect plant growth?

• What is the meaning of life?

• Is chocolate better than vanilla?

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

In an experiment, what is the variable that is changed on purpose?

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Control variable

• Constant

What do scientists do after collecting data in an experiment?

• Form a hypothesis

• Analyze the data

• Ask a question

• Change the independent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which step of the scientific method involves stating whether your hypothesis was correct?

• Drawing conclusions

• Making observations

• Asking a question

• Conducting an experiment

Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Forming a hypothesis

• Making observations

• Guessing the answer

• Communicating results

What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

• The variable that is kept the same

• The variable that is measured

• The variable that is changed

• The variable that is ignored