Integrated Science Process Skills Quiz

What is a hypothesis?

• A final conclusion of an experiment

• A statement based on past knowledge that forecasts a result

• A type of variable in an experiment

• A method of data collection

What does the independent variable represent?

• The variable that is not related to the experiment

• The variable that is kept constant

• The variable that is deliberately changed

• The variable that is measured

What is the purpose of control variables?

• To change the outcome of the experiment

• To ensure that the results are due to the independent variable

• To introduce new variables into the experiment

• To measure the dependent variable

What is an operational definition?

• A type of variable

• A hypothesis statement

• A description of the technical phrases and measures used

• A summary of the experiment

What is the first step in the components of experimenting?

• Conclusion

• Analysis

• Ask a Question

• Hypothesis

What does interpreting data involve?

• Collecting data

• Conducting a new experiment

• Analyzing and making sense of collected information

• Changing the hypothesis

Which of the following is NOT a scientific attitude?

• Indifference

• Curiosity

• Skepticism

• Open Mindedness

What does perseverance mean in a scientific context?

• Changing the hypothesis frequently

• Giving up after failures

• Ignoring data that does not support the hypothesis

• Continuously working towards a goal despite difficulties

What is the role of creativity in science?

• To follow strict rules

• To develop new ideas and methods

• To avoid asking questions

• To replicate existing experiments

What is the dependent variable?

• The variable that is deliberately changed

• The variable that is measured or observed

• The variable that is kept constant

• The variable that is not related to the experiment