Scientific Method Quiz

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• The temperature decreased by 5 degrees.

• The liquid turned blue.

• The plant grew 2 inches.

• There were 100 bacteria in the sample.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Drawing conclusions

• Collecting data

• Identifying variables

• Asking a question

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data? (Think quantity, or how much)

• The flower smells sweet.

• The sky is cloudy.

• The car is red.

• The tree is 10 feet tall.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which variable is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment?

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Controlled variable

• Qualitative variable

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is a method of data collection?

• Guessing

• Wishing

• Observing

• Imagining

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does it mean to draw a conclusion in a scientific experiment?

• To guess what will happen

• To decide which variable is most important

• To interpret the results and decide if they support the hypothesis

• To choose which data to collect

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

During a science class, Renault observes that a plant in sunlight grows faster than one in the shade. Which of the following best describes an inference Renault can make from his observation?

• Plants need water and sunlight to live.

• Plants cannot be watered too much, or else they will die.

• Plants grow faster in sunlight than in shade.

• He doesn't have enough observations to be able to make an inference.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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

• It is the variable that is changed by the scientist.

• It is the variable that is kept the same throughout the experiment.

• It is the variable that is measured or observed.

• It is the variable that is not important.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why is it important to identify variables in an experiment?

• To make the experiment more interesting

• To ensure that the experiment tests what it is supposed to test

• To make the experiment easier to do

• To use more equipment

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

• An observation is a guess, and an inference is a fact.

• An observation can be seen, and an inference cannot be seen.

• An observation is information gathered through the senses, and an inference is a conclusion drawn from observations.

• There is no difference.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept