Scientific Method Quizzes

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

• change
• keep the same
• experiment with
• investigate

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

In a controlled experiment, the variable that is changed to test the hypothesis is called the –

• Controlled Variable

• Responsive Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

The measurable factor in an experiment is known as the: 

• Control
• Independent Variable
• Constant
• Dependent Variable

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

A procedure carried out to gather data about an object or event.

• evidence

• inquiry

• investigation

• experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The parts of an investigation that remain the same so that the dependent variable can be measured.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• hypothesis

• control variable

Information, collected during an investigation, to support a hypothesis.

• evidence

• inquiry

• experiment

• control variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A procedure you carry out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.

• hypothesis

• inquiry

• experiment

• investigation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

An organized way to gather information and answer questions.

• inquiry

• experiment

• investigation

• evidence

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-1