Exploring the Steps of the Scientific Method

What is the primary purpose of the scientific method?

• To make observations

• To logically and systematically experiment to find answers

• To write a report

• To create a recipe

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of the following is NOT a good scientific question?

• What determines the size and shape of popping boba?

• What kinds of liquids can be turned into popping boba?

• How is popping boba made?

• How does the acidity of a liquid affect popping boba?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the purpose of doing background research?

• To write a conclusion

• To find the best way to do things

• To create a hypothesis

• To start the experiment

What is a hypothesis?

• A proven fact

• A random guess

• An educated guess based on background research

• A question

Which variable is changed during an experiment?

• Independent variable

• Controlled variable

• Dependent variable

• Random variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What should be done if the experiment procedure is not working?

• Continue with the same procedure

• Ignore the problem

• Troubleshoot the procedure and restart the experiment

• Change the hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Why is it important to repeat the experiment several times?

• To make sure the results are reproducible and not random

• To waste time

• To confuse the results

• To change the hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the purpose of analyzing data?

• To change the hypothesis

• To ignore the data

• To look at the data in as many ways as possible

• To start a new experiment

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What should be included in graphs to make them clear?

• Only the y-axis

• Labels and measurement units

• Random numbers

• Only the x-axis

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the final step of the scientific method?

• Formulating a question

• Conducting the experiment

• Communicating the results

• Doing background research