Scientific Method Quiz

Qualitative observations 

• deal with numbers
• deal with description
• deal with observations 
• none of the above

Quantitative observations deal with

• numbers
• descriptions
• both numbers and descriptions
• none of the above

A hypothesis is a 

• Way to collect data
• conclusion from your data
• a prediction 
• All of the above

When one thing changes in an experiment, we call that a/an: 

• controlled variable
• dependent variable
• independent variable 
• experimental variable 

In an experiment, the factor we measure is the 

• independent variable 
• dependent variable
• controlled variable 
• all of the above

A conclusion reached on evidence is a 

• theory
• observation
• conclusion 
• inference 

When we keep all of the things in an experiment the same to make it fair it is called a 

• dependent variable 
• controlled variables or constants 
• controlled variables 
• independent variables 

When we have a "subjective" question, it can be tested using the scientific method? 

• TRUE
• FALSE

All of the following are not true about a conclusion except: 

• It is the last step in the scientific process
• It is before you analyze your results
• It explains the materials used 
• It is based on your observations from experiment and data collected 

When data supports the original hypothesis, you 

• draw conclusions
• make observations
• asking questions
• forming a hypothesis