Scientific Method Practice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the scientific method?

• To prove a hypothesis is correct

• To collect as many facts as possible

• To provide a logical process for answering questions

• To create complex laboratory procedures

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

List three steps commonly found in the scientific method.

• Ask a question, do an experiment, write a conclusion (any three valid steps)

• Make a guess, ignore results, publish immediately

• Skip observation, guess the answer, avoid testing

• Start with a conclusion, avoid questions, ignore evidence

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of the following is a testable hypothesis?

• Dogs are cuter than cats.

• Plants grow faster with more sunlight.

• Math is more difficult than science.

• Blue is the best color.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Do an experiment

• Ask a question

• Write a conclusion

• Share your results

Why do scientists perform multiple trials in an experiment?

• To make the experiment harder

• To reduce errors and improve reliability

• To use more materials

• To get different answers each time

Make an educated guess or prediction based on your research

• Experiment

• Hypothesis

• observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Use your senses or tools to gather information

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Observation

Design and carry out a test to gather data

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Oberservation

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What should a scientist do if the results do not support the hypothesis?

• Change the data

• Ignore the results

• Repeat the experiment exactly the same

• Revise the hypothesis and test again

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which of the following is in the correct order of steps in the scientific method?

• Hypothesis → Question → Experiment → Conclusion

• Question → Hypothesis → Experiment → Conclusion

• Conclusion → Hypothesis → Experiment → Question

• Observation → Conclusion → Hypothesis → Experiment