Science Process Skills Quiz

What is the independent variable in an experiment?

• The cause or reason why something happens

• The effect or result of what you changed

• The process of collecting information

• The process of solving problems systematically

What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

• The cause or reason why something happens

• The effect or result of what you changed

• The process of collecting information

• The process of solving problems systematically

What is the process of collecting information about an object or event?

• Observing

• Measuring

• Inferring

• Classifying

What is the purpose of measuring in observations?

• To make observations accurate

• To explain or interpret observations

• To sort or group objects

• To identify similarities and differences

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Asking a problem

• Gathering information

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Designing an experiment

What is a hypothesis?

• An educated guess

• A final conclusion

• A systematic collection of data

• A type of variable

What must a hypothesis undergo?

• A fair test

• A final report

• A systematic collection of data

• An analysis of results

What is the last step in the scientific method?

• Communicating the result

• Drawing a conclusion

• Designing an experiment

• Gathering information