Scientific Investigation Process

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer
• experiment
• problem
• safety check

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Dependent variable means

• the scientist controls what to test
• educated guess
• ask a question
• what is being measured

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

If I listen to Mr. Castro's instructions, then I will have less accidents in the lab. What is the independent variable?

• Yes
• Maybe
• Listening or not listening to instructions
• Likelihood of having an accident in lab 

True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.

• True
• False

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

• change on purpose
• control or keep constant
• measure

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results is called the ___________________

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

The steps of the scientific method, in order are:

• Observation, Research, Hypothesis, Plan, Collect Data, Conclusion
• Hypothesis, Plan, Collect Data, Conclusion, Observation, Research
• Observation, Research, Collect Data, Plan, Hypothesis, Conclusion
• Conclusion, Observation, Research, Collect Data, Plan, Hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A list of steps that tells how to complete an experiment

• Materials
• Procedure
• Conclusion
• Dependent Variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Important information observed using your 5 senses and written while doing an experiment is called

• Data
• Hypothesis
• Materials
• Conclusion