Scientific Method Scenarios

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-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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

• data

• theory

• hypothesis

• fact

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

List the steps of the scientific method

d

e

f

c

b

a

Form a hypothesis

draw a conclusion

record data

Ask a question

Conduct experiment

analyze data

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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

• evidence

• inquiry

• investigation

• experiment

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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

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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

• hypothesis

• inquiry

• experiment

• investigation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of these contains steps in the right order?

• Ask a question, form a hypothesis, research, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results, make a conclusion

• Form a hypothesis, ask a question, research, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results

• Observe and ask questions, form a hypothesis, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results

• Form a hypothesis, ask a question, research, report and share results, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2