Chapter 1 Test (5th)

What is another word for hypothesis?

• evidence

• graph

• investigation

• prediction

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

How many variables should be tested at one time in a scientific investigation?

• none

• one

• two

• three

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A scientist using scientific methods would NOT

• ask a question.

• form an opinion.

• record data.

• perform repeated trials.

What should you be sure to do to stay safe when performing science activities?

• ask my teacher questions

• smell every chemical I use

• wear loose clothing

• use tools

Information from which a conclusion can be drawn or a prediction can be made are called

• tools.

• procedures.

• details.

• data.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

For a scientific conclusion to be valid, what must it be based on?

• opinions

• facts

• descriptions

• questions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A valid scientific investigation must be able to be

• replicated.

• graphed.

• predicted.

• observed.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A scientific conclusion is based on

• variables and experiments.

• observations and questions.

• facts and observations.

• tools and evidence.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is an observation ?

• something that helps you measure

• something that has been made for the first time

• using the senses to gather information

• new ideas or new understandings

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Forming a hypothesis is an important part of the scientific process. A hypothesis is.....

• a question that scientists form during their investigation.

• a statement of what scientists think will happened during an investigation.

• an opinion that all scientists must learn to agree with.

• a set of data that is recorded during the investigation.

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