Quiz about Scientific Method Review

Question 1

In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time?

Accepted Answer

one

Answer

none

Answer

two or more

Answer

how ever many makes sense.

Question 2

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

Hypothesis

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Procedure

Answer

Question

Answer

Results

Question 3

Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

Accepted Answer

To know what is causing the changes. This helps us understand cause and effect.

Answer

Because it is hard to setup a data table with more

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It is what has always been done

Question 4

Nick wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water. Identify the DEPENDENT variable
-Amount of water
-Height of Ice cube
-Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height
-Temperature of the water
-Size of the ice cube

Accepted Answer

Height of Ice cube

Answer

Amount of water

Answer

Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height

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Size of the ice cube

Question 5

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted.

Accepted Answer

control group

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experimental group

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data

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variables

Question 6

What is being kept constant?

Accepted Answer

ramp height

Answer

speed of the ball rolling

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type of ball

Question 7

What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?

Accepted Answer

the speed that the ball rolls

Answer

ramp height

Answer

type of ball

Question 8

What is being changed in this experiment?

Accepted Answer

type of ball

Answer

ramp height

Answer

the speed that the ball rolls

Question 9

What is being changed in this experiment?

Accepted Answer

amount of water

Answer

temperature of the stove

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how fast the water boils

Question 10

What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?

Accepted Answer

how fast the water boils

Answer

amount of water

Answer

temperature of stove

Question 11

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

Accepted Answer

question/problem

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hypothesis

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procedures

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conclusion

Question 12

Is the following question testable?

Does the amount of fertilizer affect how tall a flower grows?

Accepted Answer

yes

Answer

no

Question 13

Is the following question testable?

Are roses prettier flowers than tulips?

Accepted Answer

no

Answer

yes

Question 14

What amount of sunlight makes pea plants grow tallest? What is the independent variable?

Accepted Answer

amount of sunlight

Answer

height of pea plants

Answer

type of soil

Question 15

Two groups of students were timed to compare how fast they could complete a set of math problems. Each group was given the same problems. One group used calculators. The other group did not use calculators.

IV: using or not using calculators

DV: amount of problems solved correctly

CV: same math problems

Accepted Answer

The DV is wrong. Here is what it should be: the time it takes to complete the problems

Answer

The IV is wrong. Here is what it should be: boys versus girls

Answer

The CV is wrong. Here is what it should be: same amount of time for all students

Question 16

Students of different ages were given the same puzzle to put together. The time it took each student to complete the puzzle was compared.

IV: boy or girl students

DV: time it took to complete the puzzle

CV: same puzzle

Accepted Answer

The IV is wrong. Here is what it should be: age of the students

Answer

The CV is wrong. Here is what it should be: age of students

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The DV is wrong. Here is what it should be: the size of the puzzle

Question 17

Select the correct hypothesis for the following variables.

Research Question: Does the color of the recycling bin, red or blue, affect the number of cans recycled at school?

Independent Variable: color of recycling bin (red or blue)

Dependent Variable: number of cans recycled at school

Accepted Answer

If I test red and blue recycling bins, then blue bins will result in more cans being recycled.

Answer

If more cans are recycled, then I will test red and blue recycling bins.

Answer

If I test red and blue recycling bins, then purple bins will result in more cans being recycled.

Question 18

Select whether the following observation is quantitative or qualitative.

Lisa lost seven pencils today.

Accepted Answer

quantative

Answer

qualitative

Question 19

Select whether the following observation is quantitative or qualitative.

The concrete mix gets hard when mixed with water.

Accepted Answer

qualitative

Answer

quantitative

Question 20

Select whether the following observation is quantitative or qualitative.

About 52% of a chimp's diet comes from fruit.

Accepted Answer

quantative

Answer

qualitative

Question 21

Select the MOST LOGICAL inference that could possibly explain the following observation.

You leave school and see the street is wet.

Accepted Answer

It rained.

Answer

There was a water balloon fight in the street.

Answer

A fire hydrant near the street was leaking.

Question 22

Select the MOST LOGICAL inference that could possibly explain the following observation.

At lunchtime, the sky begins to get very dark.

Accepted Answer

A storm cloud is moving in.

Answer

A hot air balloon is blocking the sun.

Answer

A solar eclipse is starting.

Question 23

Which of the following would be considered quantitative data?

Accepted Answer

6.84 cm

Answer

Color

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Smell

Answer

texture

Question 24

What is a factor that the experimenter has full control over and changes to see what happens?

Accepted Answer

Independent Variable

Answer

Dependent Variable

Answer

Control group

Answer

Hypothesis

Question 25

A scientist hypothesizes the the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The dependent variable is

Accepted Answer

the gender of the baby alligators

Answer

the size of the baby alligators

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the incubator

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the temperature

Question 26

When you decide whether or not the data supports the original hypothesis, you are

Accepted Answer

drawing conclusions

Answer

forming a hypothesis

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asking questions

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making observations

Question 27

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

Accepted Answer

scientific method

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recipe

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data collection

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metric system

Question 28

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

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data

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theory

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fact

Question 29

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

Accepted Answer

experiment

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answer

Answer

problem

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safety check

Question 30

The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).

Accepted Answer

data

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observations
conclusion

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variables

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hypothesis

Question 31

Dependent variable means

Accepted Answer

what is being measured

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the scientist controls what to test

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educated guess

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ask a question

Question 32

If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?

Accepted Answer

How fast you get to school

Answer

True

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Riding a bike or walking

Answer

False

Question 33

Will a construction paper air plane fly faster than an airplane made from notebook paper? Choose the best hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

If I make a paper airplane from notebook paper, then it will fly faster than construction paper.

Answer

Yes.

Answer

No.

Answer

I think the construction paper air plane will fly faster.

Question 34

True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 35

After you write your conclusion, it is important to share your results with others.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 36

A claim is ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem

Answer

a kind of shellfish often used in chowder.

Answer

a fact.

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a bad thing to make about something.

Question 37

Evidence is ___________________

Accepted Answer

Scientific data that supports the claim

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A statement or conclusion that answers a question

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A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

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Not vital when using an argument

Question 38

Reasoning is __________________.

Accepted Answer

A justification that connects the evidence to the claim

Answer

A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem

Answer

Scientific data that supports the claim

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Empirical Evidence

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

Accepted Answer

The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

Answer

California is the best state in the USA.

Answer

Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

Answer

Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

Question 40

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?

Accepted Answer

Air is matter.

Answer

We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

Answer

This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Question 41

Students should not be required to do community service.

Accepted Answer

Claim statement

Answer

Evidence statement

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Reasoning statement

Question 42

Most students participate in extracurricular activities and do not have time for community service.

Accepted Answer

Reasoning statement

Answer

Claim statement

Answer

Evidence statement

Question 43

The Warriors won the NBA championship this year which makes them the best team in the National Basketball Association.

Accepted Answer

Reasoning statement

Answer

Claim statement

Answer

Evidence statement

Question 44

When you are using your 5 senses to gather facts and information, you are...

Accepted Answer

Making observations

Answer

Making evidence

Answer

Making science

Scientific Method Review

44 questions

In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time?

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

Nick wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water. Identify the DEPENDENT variable
-Amount of water
-Height of Ice cube
-Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height
-Temperature of the water
-Size of the ice cube

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted.

What is being kept constant?

What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?

What is being changed in this experiment?

What is being changed in this experiment?

What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?

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Scientific Method Review

44 questions

In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time?

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller. What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

Nick wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water. Identify the DEPENDENT variable -Amount of water -Height of Ice cube-Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height -Temperature of the water -Size of the ice cube

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted.

What is being kept constant?

What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?

What is being changed in this experiment?

What is being changed in this experiment?

What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?

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If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

Nick wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water. Identify the DEPENDENT variable
-Amount of water
-Height of Ice cube
-Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height
-Temperature of the water
-Size of the ice cube