Scientific Method Review

What is the scientific method?

• A process used to find answers to questions.

• A way to memorize facts.

• A method for drawing pictures.

• A system for organizing books.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the first step in identifying a problem?

• Identify the solution

• Identify the resources

• Identify the Problem

• Identify the answer

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

How are problems always written?

• In the form of a statement

• In the form of a list

• In the form of a question

• In the form of a diagram

What is the main purpose of researching the problem in a project?

• To learn what has been done before.

• To guess the solution.

• To skip unnecessary steps.

• To copy someone else's work.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

What does the term "plagiarize" mean in the context of research?

• To give credit to the original author

• To use your own ideas only

• To copy someone else's work without giving credit

• To summarize information

What is a hypothesis?

• An educated guess

• A proven fact

• A random idea

• A finished experiment

What is a hypothesis always based on?

• Research and experience

• Luck and chance

• Opinions and beliefs

• Instructions from others

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What does a hypothesis describe in an experiment?

• What you think will happen

• The final results

• The materials used

• The steps to follow

What might happen if your hypothesis is incorrect?

• Your experiments will prove it to be incorrect

• Your experiments will always support it

• You must stop the experiment

• You have to change your research topic

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the main purpose of the "Procedure / Experiment" step in a scientific investigation?

• To design your experiment

• To write a conclusion

• To collect background information

• To analyze data

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