Scientific Method Vocabulary Review

In a thrilling science experiment, Grace and Avery are trying to figure out what remains unchanged. What is a constant in their experiment?

• A factor that changes during the experiment

• A factor that does not change

• A factor that is measured

• A factor that is observed

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

In Aiden's science experiment, what does the conclusion reveal?

• The steps of the experiment

• The tools used in the experiment

• Whether the hypothesis was supported

• The time taken for the experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

In Benjamin's science experiment, what does the term 'data' refer to?

• The tools used

• The information collected

• The time taken

• The people involved

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

In a thrilling science experiment, Anika and James are trying to find out what happens when they change one thing and watch what happens. What is the name of the variable they are observing?

• A variable that is kept constant

• A variable that is changed by the experimenter

• A variable that is measured or observed

• A variable that is not used

Grace and Oliver are conducting an experiment. What is the purpose of a graph in their experiment?

• To write down observations

• To show relationships between variables

• To list materials used

• To describe the procedure

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Charlotte and Ava are in a science class. They are trying to figure out what a hypothesis is. Can you help them?

• A guess based on prior knowledge

• A list of materials

• A step-by-step procedure

• A conclusion drawn from data

During a science class, Benjamin and Isla are trying to solve a mystery. What is an inference?

• A direct observation

• A logical conclusion from observations

• A list of data points

• A step in the procedure

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Imagine you're a detective like Elijah or Abigail. What is an observation in the scientific method?

• A guess about the outcome

• A measurement of time

• Something noticed using senses

• A step in the procedure

Imagine you're a detective like Abigail, Maya, or Isla. What is the starting point for their investigation in the scientific method?

• Conclusion

• Problem/Question

• Data collection

• Graphing

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

In the world of science experiments, what does a procedure outline? Imagine Daniel and Scarlett are setting up their own experiment!

• The hypothesis

• The steps to conduct the experiment

• The data collected

• The conclusion