Scientific Method Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the scientific method?

• To prove existing theories

• To conduct random experiments

• To systematically find answers to questions or problems

• To create new scientific laws

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

In which form should problems be written in the scientific method?

• As a conclusion

• As a question

• As a statement

• As a hypothesis

What is a hypothesis?

• A random guess

• An educated guess based on research or life experience

• A proven fact

• A variable in an experiment

Which variable is changed to see its effect on the dependent variable?

• Control variable

• Constant variable

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Where is the independent variable graphed?

• On the z-axis

• On the y-axis

• On the x-axis

• On the w-axis

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What increases the accuracy of an experiment?

• A small sample size

• Changing multiple variables

• Not repeating the experiment

• A large sample size

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What type of data is recorded in charts, tables, and graphs?

• Quantitative data

• Visual data

• Descriptive data

• Qualitative data

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What should be included in the conclusion of an experiment?

• Only the errors encountered

• The raw data collected

• A new hypothesis

• A summary of the results and whether the hypothesis was accepted or rejected

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the final step of the scientific method?

• Drawing a conclusion

• Conducting research

• Designing an experiment

• Forming a hypothesis