Scientific Method

In science, a ___ is used to make predictions, telling us what will happen.

• hypothesis

• experiment

• variable

• control

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A step-by-step procedure that is used to test a hypothesis is a(n) ___.

• data

• experiment

• conclusion

• observation

The thing that the scientist changes in an experiment is the ___ variable.

• dependent

• control

• independent

• constant

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A ___ is a proposed explanation that can be tested.

• conclusion

• observation

• data

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

___ data is in the form of a description. Example: color, texture, smell

• Qualitative

• Observational

• Quantitative

• Experimental

Gathering information with your sense is called ___.

• analysis

• observation

• experiment

• data

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

___ data is measured with numbers. Example: temperature of water

• Experimental

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Observational

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

If I wear Nike shoes, then I will run faster.

What is the independent variable in the statement?

• Running speed

• Type of track

• Shoes

• Distance

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A hypothesis statement should always be testable.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A ___ is something that remains the same for both the experimental and controls groups in an experiment.

• observation

• variable

• control

• constant