Scientific Method Test Review

What are the __________? They can be chemical, physical, electrical, or biological.

• Benefits

• Hazards

• Tools

• Resources

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

In the scientific method, what does the step "Materials" refer to?

• The hypothesis being tested

• The conclusion of the experiment

• All items used during the experiment

• The data collected from the experiment

What is an independent variable in an experiment?

• A variable that is kept constant

• A variable that is changed or controlled

• A variable that is measured

• A variable that is not used

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the role of a control variable in an experiment?

• To be changed frequently

• To remain constant

• To be measured

• To be ignored

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of the following is NOT a type of variable in an experiment?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Random variable

• Control variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is a key characteristic of quantitative data in the scientific method?

• It must include a number.

• It must include a hypothesis.

• It must include a theory.

• It must include a conclusion.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is a key characteristic of quantitative data in the scientific method?

• It must include a number.

• It is based on personal opinions.

• It involves only qualitative descriptions.

• It excludes numerical measurements.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following is a type of graph used in the scientific method?

• Histogram

• Bar graph

• Scatter plot

• Venn diagram

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Observation

• Conclusion

What is the purpose of the analysis step in the scientific method?

• To form a hypothesis

• To test the hypothesis

• To interpret data and results

• To ask a question

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2