The Scientific Method

How many steps are in the Scientific Method?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What is it called when we guess the answer to our question?

• analyze

• conclusion

• experiment

• hypothesis

Which 2 words must a hypothesis always include?

• if and but

• first and then

• if and then

• first and last

Why do we do experiments?

• to see if our hypothesis is right

• to show how smart we are

• to share with others

• none of these

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is done when you analyze an experiment?

• guess what will happen when you do the experiment

• write everything down in notes or make charts and graphs

• share the experiment results with others

• gather what you will need for the experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

True or False - The scientific method is a method scientists use to conduct an investigation.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

How do scientists develop the questions they ask when using the Scientific Method?

• Their observations lead them to generate questions

• They find a question in a book

• They do a lot of research

True or False - Questions used in the Scientific Method must be something that can be measured in some way.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A prediction, suggested solution, possible explanation, or theory is known as what step in the Scientific Method?

• Ask a question

• Form a Hypothesis

• Test a Hypothesis

• Analyze Results

The first step of the scientific method is to

• Test your Hypothesis

• Draw Conclusions

• Make Observations

• Ask a Question