Unit 1 assessment 2023

Which variable is deliberately changed in an experiment?

• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable
• Control Variable
• Random Variable

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

• Provide a comparison
• Receive the treatment
• Introduce bias
• Record the data

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a good hypothesis?

• Based on evidence
• Testable
• Vague
• Specific

What is the final step of the scientific method?

• Analysis
• Experimentation
• Conclusion
• Hypothesis

What is the role of the dependent variable in an experiment?

• It is the variable that is manipulated
• It is the variable that remains constant
• It is the variable being tested
• It is the variable used for comparison

In an experiment, the group that does not receive the experimental treatment is the:

• Experimental Group
• Observation Group
• Control Group
• Hypothesis Group

What is the purpose of peer review in the scientific process?

• To eliminate competition
• To ensure ethical behavior
• To validate experimental results
• To provide funding

Which of these is NOT a variable in an experiment?

• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable
• Constant Variable
• Random Variable

What is the correct order of steps in the scientific method?

• Conclusion, Hypothesis, Experiment, Observation
• Observation, Conclusion, Hypothesis, Experiment
• Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion, Observation
• Observation, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion

Which variable changes in response to the independent variable?

• Control Variable
• Dependent Variable
• Constant Variable
• Experimental Variable