Doing a Scientific Investigation

From which sets of concepts can knowledge be acquired?

• habits, experiences, traditions

• intuitions, experiences, science

• guessworks, reasoning, traditions

• habits, authorities, superstitious beliefs

Which statement best describes "doing science?"

• doing experiments

• making observations

• doing what scientists do

• applying science processes

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When is fair testing employed in science?

• when only one variable is selected to be manipulated

• when the dependent variables are manipulated one at a time

• when the independent variables are manipulated one at a time

• when variables are categorized into independent and dependent variables

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which is the first step in doing scientific investigations?

• experimentation

• observation

• problem identification

• rationalization

Which description is desirable for a scientific problem?

• feasible for experiment

• defined clearly and concisely

• with manageable and specific variables

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

It is an intelligent guess.

It is a pattern or body of techniques used to investigate a phenomenon, acquire new knowledge, or correct and integrate previous knowledge.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

It is important to follow the steps in a scientific investigation to ensure the safety of everyone. (True or False)

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

It is a series of activities done to answer a question or solve a problem.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

These are factors or conditions tested in an experiment.

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