Lab Safety and Scientific Method Concepts

In the lab, your personal safety equipment includes all of the following items EXCEPT

• Goggles

• Lab Coat or Apron

• Gloves

• Tongs

You should never touch these things after handling chemicals. (Check all the answers that apply)

• face

• head

• eyes

• arms

How many steps does the Scientific Method have?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What word is associated with an Independent variable?

• measurement

• change

• no change

• data

A scientific question always has to be

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Making calculations and graphs can be associated with this step in the Scientific Method?

• Construct a Hypothesis

• Communicate Results

• Testing the Experiment

• Analyzing Data and Drawing Conclusions

A hypothesis is an

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What should you never do in a science lab. (Check all the answers that apply)

• horseplay

• eat or drink

• wear open toed shoes

• use a cell phone

A hypothesis always includes this.

• A prediction

• A random guess

• An answer

• A reflective statement

All of the following are different types of variables in a scientific experiment EXCEPT

• Control

• Independent

• Nominal

• Dependent