Scientific Method Final Review

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

How many independent variables should you have in an experiment?

• two

• as many as possible

• four

• one

Stephen predicted that seeds would start to grow faster if an electric current traveled through the soil in which they were planted.

• recognize a problem
• test the hypothesis with an experiment
• form a hypothesis
• draw conclusions  

The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• control variable

The one variable you change is called the

• Control

• Dependent (outcome) Variable

• Independent (test) Variable

• Experiment

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Gather data

• Write a conclusion

• Create a hypothesis

• Observe a problem

The leaves on the plant are turning brown.

• Qualitative
• Quantitative
• Both
• Neither

The plant has grown 4 cm since yesterday.

• Qualitative
• Quantitative
• Both
• Neither

There are 16 red marbles in the bag.

• Qualitative
• Quantitative
• Both
• Neither

There were fewer drops on the penny dipped in soap than the one dipped in oil.

• Qualitative
• Quantitative
• Both
• Neither