Scientific Method Check for Understanding 24-25

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Form a question

• Collect Data

• Background research/Make Observations

• Analyze Data/Conclusion

Which of the following is a correct format for a hypothesis?

• If I change 'this'...then 'this' will be the result

• If I change 'this'...then 'this' might happen

• If I change 'this'...then 'this' could be the result

• If I change 'this'...then 'this' should happen

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What type of data involves measurements taken using numbers?

• Qualitative Data

• Quantitative Data

• Hypothetical Data

• Experimental Data

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What should be kept the same unless being tested in an experiment?

• Hypothesis

• Conditions

• Data

• Questions

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the purpose of analyzing data in an experiment?

• To form a question

• To make observations

• To calculate averages and make comparisons

• To conduct the experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

What is an independent variable?

• What you measure in an experiment

• What you change intentionally in an experiment

• The normal situation in an experiment

• Things that are kept the same in an experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is a dependent variable?

• What you measure in an experiment

• What you change intentionally in an experiment

• The normal situation in an experiment

• Things that are kept the same in an experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is a control group?

• What you measure in an experiment

• What you change intentionally in an experiment

• One of your testing groups that is not being tested on

• Things that are kept the same in an experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What are constants in an experiment?

• What you measure in an experiment

• What you change intentionally in an experiment

• The normal situation in an experiment

• Things that are kept the same between your testing groups

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What should you do if your hypothesis is not correct?

• Ignore the results

• Change the data

• Answer why it was not correct

• Form a new question

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4