Quiz about Science Investigation skills

Question 1

What is the data obtained during an experiment called?

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Results

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Procedure

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Questions

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Conclusion

Question 2

Making a statement or a claim about what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence.

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predicting

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classifying

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observing

Question 3

An observation that cannot be described or expressed in numbers.

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qualitative observation

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inferring

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scientific investigation

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Comparing observations and data to reach a conclusion about them.

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evaluating

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predicting

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making models

Question 5

Using one or more of your senses to gather information.

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observing

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inferring

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classifying

Question 6

Creating representations of complex objects or processes.

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making models

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evaluating

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scientific investigation

Question 7

Observations use what?

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Your 5 senses

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Graphs

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Scientists

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Predictions

Question 8

You should never ______ chemicals or materials used in lab.

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all of the above

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eat

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drink

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smell

Question 9

Noticing that a bird is blue is a _____________ observation.

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qualitative

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quantitative

Question 10

What does CER stands for?

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Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning

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Claim, Evidence, and Regulating

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Claim, Evaluation, Reasoning

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Claim, Evaluation, Regulating

Question 11

What is a factor that can change in an experiment?

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Variable

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Claim

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Scientific Inquiry

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Hypothesis

Question 12

The white candle has a cylindrical shape. it has a diameter of about 3 cm. the length of the candle is 20 cm. It is hard, smooth and can be scratched. There is a white wick that extends from top to bottom.

Which is a qualitative observation from the sentence?

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hard, smooth and can be scratched

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diameter of about 3 cm

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length is 20 cm

Question 13

It is a basic science process skills that suggests explanations of an observation based on past experiences.

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inferring

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observing

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measuring

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classifying

Question 14

It is a process skill where you design an investigation, including a procedure, to test a hypothesis.

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experimenting

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formulating hypothesis

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communicating

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interpreting data

Question 15

It is a process of explaining the meaning of the information or data gathered from the experimentation.

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interpreting data

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formulating hypothesis

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experimenting

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defining

Question 16

It is the series of steps in science that help you solve problems and answer question.

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Scientific Method

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Inferring

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Observing

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Hypothesizing

Question 17

The tentative answer to a scientific problem.

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Hypothesis

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Inference

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Observation

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Prediction

Question 18

What variable must be kept the same to make it a fair test?

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Constant variable

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independent variable

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dependent variable

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extraneous variable

Question 19

Lisa is working on a science project. Her task is to answer the question: "Does Rogooti (which is a commercial hair product) affect the speed of hair growth". Which is the independent variable?

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Rogooti (hair product)

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Hair growth

Question 20

Lisa is working on a science project. Her task is to answer the question: "Does Rogooti (which is a commercial hair product) affect the speed of hair growth". What is the dependent variable?

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hair growth

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Rogooti ( hair product)

Question 21

Which is best to represent a trend overtime?

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Line graph

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Bar graph

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Pie graph

Question 22

Which tool would not be used to look at the detail of an object?

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Beaker

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Hand Lens

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Microscope

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Binoculars

Question 23

A graduated cylinder and a beaker are both tools that help measure what?

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Volume

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Length

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Width

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Details

Question 24

Which recorded measurement is correct?

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38.0mL

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38mL

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40.0mL

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34.0mL

Question 25

What is used to swirl, mix, or store chemicals?

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Flask

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Beaker

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Test Tube

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Graduated Cylinder

Question 26

A mother comes home to find her son holding a tennis racquet behind him, with a worried look on his face. A broken vase is on the floor next to him. What inference can you make about this situation?

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The boy knocked over the vase while playing tennis

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Sarah is not a very good tennis player.

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The dog knocked over the vase with his tail.

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Dad is not a very good babysitter

Question 27

How are the skills of inferring and predicting alike? How are they different?

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Both involve making observations, but predictions are about what will happen and inferences are about what has happened.

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Only inferring involves making observations, but predictions are about what will happen and inferences are about what has happened.

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Only predicting involves making observations, but observations are about what will happen and inferences are about what has happened.

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There is nothing similar or different about the two. That is what makes them unique.

Question 28

Clark took a trip to the beach. Which is a quantitative observation he may have made?

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There were two lifeguards

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Everyone was wearing bathing suits

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It was a hot day

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The waves were big

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