Scientific Method Review

A hypothesis is-

• a possible explanation of an observation that can be tested
• a proven statement
• a conclusive statement
• a definite answer to a possible problem

The variable that is measured in the experiment is-

• the dependent variable
• the independent variable
• the control variable
• the hypothetical variable

Is the height of a ball's bounce affected by the height from which the ball is dropped? What is the dependent variable?

• height from which the ball is dropped

• type of ball

• height of the ball's bounce

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What amount of sunlight makes pea plants grow tallest? What is the independent variable?

• height of pea plants

• amount of sunlight

• type of soil

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?

• qualitative
• quantitative

Which of the following is an example of quanitative data?

• the color of the fur of an animal
• the mating behavior of an animal
• the average number of offspring that an organism has
• the description of an odor that a chemical produces

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Make observation
• Form a theory
• Collect data
• Form a hypothesis

True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4