PRE TEST Scientific Investigation Method

1) The first step of the scientific method involves:

• forming a hypothesis

• making observations

• conducting experiments

• predict the results of experiment

2) A pattern or relationship that has been established based on a large amount of

experimental data is a:

• theory

• hypothesis

• law

• educated guess

3) The hypothesis can still be incorrect with high statistical probability data.

• TRUE

• FALSE

4) The independent variable represents the _________ ​ in the scientific method​.

• changing factors
• measuring factors

• controlled factors

5) The ___________ is identical to each test group except for one variable.

6) A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world is a:

• investigative question

• law

• hypothesis

• theory

7) When the data values equates to the equation y=mx+c, which graph is best suited to represent the data?

• Bar graph

• Histogram

• Line graph

• Pie chart

8) Which one of the following statements is NOT applicable when writing a conclusion?

• similarities in data trends

• compare data with hypothesis

• differences in data trends

• plotting data co-ordinates

9) If the results of your experiment is not what you expected, then you can

• redo & increase the sample size.
• change the variables.