Scientific Method

__________is the practical use of scientific knowledge.

• Technology

• Hypothesis

• Analysis

• Statistics

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

A __________ is a statement that will happen next in a sequence of events.

• theory

• conclusion

• observation

• prediction

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What should a scientist do if their hypothesis is not supported by their experiment and data?

• Share the information with other scientists so they know what not to hypothesize.

• Modify the hypothesis and retest it.

• Record the data and create a data table.

• Abandon the investigation and move on to another problem.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of the following is an example of testing a hypothesis:

• Gathering information

• Making a model

• Summarizing findings

• Communicating results (share with others)

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Bailey noticed more gnats in her house during summer months. She wondered why gnats occurred during the warmer months.

• Ask a question

• Form a hypothesis

• Test the hypothesis

• Drawing (writing) conclusions

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Cassie's experiment showed that dogs that eat organic food with real vegetables have healthier fur than dogs eating standard processed food.

• Ask a question

• Form a hypothesis

• Test the hypothesis

• Drawing (writing) conclusions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Jamie dropped the basketball from the same height on three different surfaces (carpet, grass, and concrete) and recorded how high the ball bounced back into the air. He repeated the process three times for each surface.

• Ask a question

• Form a hypothesis

• Test the hypothesis

• Drawing (writing) conclusions

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

After analyzing the data, Kimberly found that all mice that were fed food enhanced with vitamin D were stronger than mice fed food without added items.

• Ask a question

• Form a hypothesis

• Test the hypothesis

• Drawing (writing) conclusions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

If the ice tray is filled with hot water, then the ice will freeze faster than it would with cold water.

• Ask a question

• Form a hypothesis

• Test the hypothesis

• Drawing (writing) conclusions

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

Any factor that can be changed or manipulated.

• Observations

• Hypothesis

• Variable

• Science

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2