Scientific Method Test

The information you collect from the experiment, often in numbers.

• Data

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Theory

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Watching and noticing events that happen during the experiment.

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Inference

• Experimentation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The steps you will take to complete the experiment.

• Procedure

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Analysis

The things you need to complete the experiment.

• Materials

• Tools

• Instructions

• Data

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Parts of an experiment that can be changed and can affect the results of the experiment.

• Variables

• Constants

• Controls

• Hypotheses

An experiment is being conducted to determine whether a green ivy plant will grow better in direct sunlight or shade. The independent variable is the amount of sunlight the plant receives.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

An experiment is being conducted to determine whether a green ivy plant will grow better in direct sunlight or shade.

The dependent variable is the type of plant used.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

An experiment is being conducted to determine whether a green ivy plant will grow better in direct sunlight or shade.

One of the controlled variables is the amount of water used to water the plants. True or False?

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The independent variable (starts with the letter I) is the variable that “I change” within the experiment. True or False?

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The dependent variable (starts with the letter d) is the variable that is measured/observed.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4