Scientific Method Review Questions

In an experiment, where you changed only the temperature, temperature is the __________.

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• hypothesis
• constant variable

In solving a problem by a scientific investigation, which of the following would be the best first step?

• Design an experimental procedure.
• Define the problem by asking questions.
• Come to a conclusion based on your existing knowledge.
• Form a large group and vote on the answer.

Which of the following is measured during an experiment?

• Dependent Variable
• Independent Variable
• Control Group
• Constant Variable

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Which is a factor that remains the same throughout the entire experiment?

• Observations
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable
• Constant

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What group or variable is used for comparison?

• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable
• Constant
• Control Group

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What is an educated statement or prediction that could be tested called?

• Observation
• Hypothesis
• Conclusion
• Procedure

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How many independent variables can you have during an experiment?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales makes?

• Making a hypothesis
• Making observations
• Drawing conclusions
• Interpreting Data

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

• Make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze the results, ask a question, draw conclusions, communicate results.
• Ask questions, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze data, communicate results, draw conclusions.
• Ask a question, analyze results, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, draw conclusions, communicate results.
• Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test hypothesis, draw conclusions, analyze results, communicate results.

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Which question would be the BEST, high-level, and TESTABLE scientific question?

• Who made the first microscope?
• How many giraffes live in Africa?
• How long ago did dinosaurs live on the Earth?
• Does the amount of salt in water affect the temperature at which it boils?

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