Self Quiz: Scientific Method and the SI

In an experiment, one ___ is tested at a time to determine how it affects results.

• control

• variable

• problem

• observation

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The ___ describes the use of equipment and materials in an experiment.

• procedure

• conclusion

• control

• problem

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NGSS.5-PS1-4

A ___ is the part of an experiment that provides a reliable standard for comparison.

• procedure

• theory

• variable

• control

The information already recorded about a scientific subject is the scientific ___.

• record

• method

• technique

• experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

___ are the recorded facts and measurements from an experiment.

• procedures

• data

• theories

• experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The practical use of scientific knowledge is called ___.

• research

• inferring

• procedure

• technology

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-ETS1-4

A ___ is an explanation of observations that have been tested many times.

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• theory

• record

A(n) ___ is a suggested solution to a scientific problem.

• observation

• hypothesis

• problem

• procedure

Instruments and our senses are used to make ___ during an experiment.

• observations

• hypothesis

• problems

• controls

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A(n) ___ is performed under carefully controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.

• activity

• observation

• inference

• experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2