scientific method quiz 21-22 period 1

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

• change
• keep the same
• experiment with
• investigate

In a controlled experiment, the variable that is changed to test the hypothesis is called the –

• Controlled Variable

• Responsive Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

The measurable factor in an experiment is known as the: 

• Control
• Independent Variable
• Constant
• Dependent Variable

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

A procedure you carry out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.

• hypothesis

• inquiry

• experiment

• investigation

Which of these contains steps in the right order?

• Ask a question, form a hypothesis, research, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results, make a conclusion

• Form a hypothesis, ask a question, research, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results

• Observe and ask questions, form a hypothesis, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results

• Form a hypothesis, ask a question, research, report and share results, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions

What is a hypothesis?

• A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.
• A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.
• A hypothesis is an educated guess.
• I don't know.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...

• The type of plant
• The amount of sunlight
• The type of music
• The type of liquid

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• analyzing your resutls

• forming a hypothesis

• asking a question

• doing an experiment