Gen Sci A: The Scientific Method

An experiment is used to test a____________________.

• hypothesis

• scientific law

• theory

• model

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

In an experiment, the scientist will manipulate the __________ variable in the _________ group.

• dependent, control

• dependent, experimental

• independent, control

• independent, experimental

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of fertilizer on the growth of plants. What is the dependent variable in this experiment?

• temperature

• growth of the plants

• type of fertilizer

• amount of light

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

When we collect Information using the five senses and/or scientific tools you are making _______________________.

• observations

• inferences

• collecting data

• resources

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

What is the purpose of the control group in an experiment?

• To test a new treatment or variable

• To serve as a baseline or comparison group

• To ensure that you prove your hypothesis

• To have people to talk to while you experiment

What is an educated guess based upon research in a scientific experiment, and must include the independent and dependent variables of the experiment.

• observations

• hypothesis

• conclusion

• data

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The explanation of the results from an experiment is called the _____________________.

• experiment

• data

• hypothesis

• conclusion

What is the procedure used to test a hypothesis?

• observations

• predictions

• conclusions

• experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the name of the group in the experiment that does not receive the treatment?

• experimental

• control

• variable

• data

What is the name of the group in the experiment that receives the treatment?

• experimental

• control

• observation

• data