Physical Science Test over Scientific Method, Graphing and Measurements

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

• Scientific Method
• Data Collection
• Recipe
• Metric System

A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

• Experiment
• Hypothesis
• Observation
• Analyze Data

This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the experimenter.

• Dependent
• Controlled
• Independent
• causation

A hypothesis uses a ____

• If, Then statement
• a quantitative and qualitative
• reliable source

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

• Observation
• Conclusion
• Hypothesis
• Experiment

The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).

• data
• variables
• conclusion
• hypothesis

In the experimental Group, what variable would you measure?

• Control
• Independent
• Dependent

If I read this question carefully, then I will answer it correctly. What is the dependent variable?

• Reading or not reading carefully
• likelihood of a correct answer
• independent variable

If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score. What is the independent variable?

• studying
• test score
• scientific method
• dependent variable

Label the following data as Qualitative or Quantitative: " The substance changed from blue to yellow. "

• Qualitative
• Quantitative