Scientific Method Quiz

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Form a hypothesis

• Analyze the data

• Make an observation or ask a question

• Draw a conclusion

Which subtopic involves making an educated guess to explain an observation?

• hypothesis

• analysis

• experiment

• conclusion

What is the step where experiments are conducted to test the hypothesis?

• testing phase

• observation phase

• analysis phase

• experiment phase

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which subtopic involves collecting and organizing data?

• data analysis

• data management

• data visualization

• data mining

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the final step of the scientific method?

• Drawing a conclusion

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Collecting data

• Conducting experiments

Which step involves carefully observing and writing down information?

• data recovery

• data synthesis

• data collection

• data interpretation

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which subtopic involves stating whether the hypothesis was supported or rejected?

• Analysis

• Conclusion

• Results

• Methodology

What is the step where the hypothesis is either accepted or rejected?

• data collection

• data analysis

• data interpretation

• hypothesis testing

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which subtopic involves designing and carrying out experiments?

• experimental design

• literature review

• hypothesis testing

• data analysis

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Place the following in order

• Hypothesis

• Analyze

• Conclusion

• Experiment

• Question