Process Skills Review

What is the term for information gathered when you conduct an experiment?

• Hypothesis

• Data

• Analysis

• Conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Which process skill can you use to describe this picture?

• Predicting

• Classifying

• Measuring

• Observing

Is the thermometer qualitative or quantitative data?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

What does the word "experiment" mean?

• A) A theory or hypothesis

• B) A mathematical equation

• C) The actual test or investigation

• D) A historical event

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which type of observation is "A bunch of beautiful, round and smooth glass marbles"?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Hypothetical

• Theoretical

Which type of observation is "5 marbles of 1.5 cm diameter each"?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Hypothetical

• Theoretical

What is a hypothesis?

• A) A fact confirmed by testing

• B) An educated guess before an experiment

• C) A summary of findings after an experiment

• D) A random prediction without basis

Why is it important to have a detailed plan before conducting an experiment?

• To ensure the experiment is safe

• To make sure the experiment can be repeated

• To guarantee the hypothesis is correct

• A and B

Answer explanation

Having a detailed plan before conducting an experiment is important to ensure the experiment is safe and can be repeated, which are covered by choices A and B.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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What is the purpose of an experiment in the scientific method?

• To prove the hypothesis is correct

• To test the hypothesis

• To collect data without a hypothesis

• To demonstrate known facts

Answer explanation

The purpose of an experiment in the scientific method is to test the hypothesis, not to prove it correct. Experiments are conducted to gather data and evidence to support or refute the hypothesis.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

How does a scientist decide if their hypothesis was supported or not?

• By asking other scientists

• By checking if the experiment was fun

• By comparing the results to the hypothesis

• By changing the hypothesis

Answer explanation

The scientist decides if their hypothesis was supported by comparing the results to the hypothesis, determining if they align or not.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2