Unit 1 - Part 1 - Scientific Method Test Review

The first step in the scientific method is:

• make a hypothesis

• design an experiment

• ask a question

• conduct research

All scientific questions should be _______________.

• testable

• questionable

• opinion based

• contain personal pronouns

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of the following is the best choice for a scientific question?

• Is purple the prettiest color?

• Are the Eagles the best football team?

• Is Dr. Pepper the best soda?

• Does the amount of fertilizer affect plant growth?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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When conducting research

• use the Internet to find information from sites with .edu or .gov endings

• use something your friend told you

• watch a movie based on a true story

• use the information from yahoo or wiki answers

A prediction based on research that attempts to answer the scientific question is called a(n)

• educated guess

• hypothesis

• opinion

• conclusion

Which of the following is the correct format used for writing hypothesis statements?

• I think that....

• If I do ...... then ....... will happen.

• My group thinks that .......

• If ..... increases/decreases, then .......... increases/decreases.

Personal pronouns are allowed to be used in lab reports. Mark only one oval.

• Sometimes, but only in the hypothesis and question.

• Yes! I can use them where and when I choose.

• No! Personal pronouns should NEVER be included in a lab report.

• Sometimes, but only in the hypothesis and conclusion.

Which of the following is the best hypothesis statement?

• If the amount of sunlight increases, then the plant height will increase.

• My group feels that we should change the amount of sunlight so the plants will grow taller.

• In my opinion, more sunlight produces taller plants.

• We voted and decided if we increases the amount of sunlight, then the plants will grow taller.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

All hypothesis statements must

• be testable

• include the independent and dependent variables

• be related to the question and based on research

• all of the above

When designing an experiment one should include (Choose all that apply)

• a numbered list of detailed procedures

• a list of materials necessary to conduct the experiment

• graphs

• data tables

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

NGSS.HS-PS3-4