Scientific Method Quiz

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Make one qualitative observation from the image below.

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Make one quantitative observation from the image below.

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In a hypothesis, the __________________ variable is what is being tested, while the _________________ variable is the one being measured in response.

• control; dependent
• independent; control
• dependent; independent
• independent; dependent

When leaving a movie theater, a person notices that the sidewalk is wet. If the person assumes it rained during the movie, the person is making...

• a hypothesis
• an inference
• an observation
• a prediction

What does the scientific method involve?

• observing and asking questions
• hypothesizing and experimenting
• analyzing data and drawing conclusions
• all of the above

Based on the graph shown below, identify the independent variable.

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Based on the graph shown below, identify the dependent variable.

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Given the graph below, what statement can be made about the hypothesis "If a plant is grown in nitrogen rich soil, then it will grow taller"?

• The data supports the hypothesis.
• The data rejects the hypothesis.
• The data proves the hypothesis.
• The data disproves the hypothesis.

What is a control group?

• the group that is being tested
• the "baseline" group
• the things you keep the same
• the thing you are trying to measure