Midterm Review

What is the scientific method? Mark only one oval.

• A method used to properly solve Algebra I problems.

• A method scientists use to guess the solutions to a hypothesis.

• A method used to solve scientific experiments, while collecting evidence and data.

• None of the above.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

How can you make an observation? Mark only one oval.

• By making an educated guess.

• By using scientific tools and/or using your five senses.

• By using rock, paper, scissors to choose an answer.

• None of the above.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Check the box of the correct 5 senses. Check all that apply.

• Touch

• Taste

• Sight

• Hearing

• Smell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which of the following is an inference? Mark only one oval.

• The dog didn't eat its food because it wasn't hungry.

• It rained 3 inches overnight.

• The wind started blowing and it felt cold.

• The car was traveling at 35 miles per hour.

A hypothesis is which of the following? Mark only one oval.

• If/Then statement

• Needs to be testable

• Needs to be measurable

• All of the above

A hypothesis is used to? Mark only one oval.

• Design an experiment

• Make an educated guess

• Never used to design an experiment

• Supported by unproven facts/data

Which of the following is the correct order of the scientific method? Mark only one oval.

• Hypothesis, observation, ask question, experiment, collect data, conclusion, communicate

• Communicate, conclusion, collect data, experiment, hypothesis, ask question, observation

• Observation, ask question, hypothesis, experiment, collect data, conclusion, communicate

• Collect data, ask question, observation, experiment, hypothesis, communicate, conclusion

Which of the following accurately describes an independent variable? Mark only one oval.

• What is being measured

• What is being tested

• A test group that is unchanged

• None of the above

Which of the following accurately describes the dependent variable? Mark only one oval.

• What is being measured

• What is being tested

• A test group that is unchanged

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of the following accurately describes the control group? Mark only one oval.

• What is being measured

• What is being tested

• A test group that is unchanged

• None of the above