Scientific Method Review

Which of the following is an explanation of why or how things occur in the natural world?

• Theory

• Law

• Experiment

• Hypothesis

Which of the following is a prediction of what occurs in the natural world in specific circumstances, but doe NOT explain why or how it occurs?

• Law

• Theory

• Experiment

• Hypothesis

Theories and Laws can change when we learn new information.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

A theory can turn into a law.

• True

• False

A law can turn into a theory.

• True

• False

How many variables can be tested at one time in an experiment?

• As many as you want.

• One

• Two

• Three

At least how many trials should be done in an experiment?

• As many as you want.

• One

• Two

• Three

Which of the following is a possible answer to a question?

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

• Experiment

Questions based ______________ cannot be answered by conducting an experiment.

• Opinions

• Beliefs

• Faith

• All of these

Which of the following is the factor that’s intentionally changed and tested by the experimenter?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Control Group

• Experimental Group