2.1 Ag Associate Certification

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

• Form a hypothesis

• Make an observation

• Draw conclusions

• Test the prediction

Which of the following is NOT a step in the engineering design process?

• Define the problem

• Form a hypothesis

• Prototype models

• Improve and refine

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What is the difference between a theory and a law in scientific research?

• A law is a guess, a theory is proven

• A theory explains why, a law describes what happens

• A theory is always correct, a law is not

• A law is a hypothesis, a theory is a fact

What type of data is represented by a bar chart?

• Qualitative or quantitative data

• Only qualitative data

• Only quantitative data

• Only continuous data

Which step comes after "plan solutions for the problem" in the engineering design process?

• Test

• Prototype models

• Improve and refine

• Define the problem

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What is the purpose of testing the prediction in the scientific method?

• To gather and analyze data

• To form a hypothesis

• To present data

• To define the problem

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of the following is a measure of dispersion?

• Mode

• Mean

• Standard deviation

• Median

What is the final step in the engineering design process?

• Test

• Prototype models

• Improve and refine

• Plan solutions for the problem

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Which chart is best for showing parts of a whole?

• Line graph

• Bar chart

• Pie chart

• Histogram

What is the main focus of the engineering design process?

• To test a hypothesis

• To solve a problem or generate concepts

• To analyze data

• To present research findings

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4