Scientific Method Quiz Review

A statement about what you think the outcome of an experiment will be is called the

• procedure

• hypothesis

• conclusion

• data

Hypotheses can be written as questions. True or false?

• True

• False

Why do scientists put data into a data table or chart?

• to display the data

• to make the data more accurate

• to organize the data

• to form a hypothesis

A student wants to graph data for an experiment they conducted to find out if the amount of energy drinks can affect a person's heart rate. On this graph, which variable should be placed on the y-axis?

• amount of energy drinks

• heart rate

The factors in an experiment that must remain the same in order to isolate the independent variable.

• dependent variable

• hypothesis

• data

• control

A way to collect data using your senses (such as color and emotional state) is called

• measurements

• observation

• variable

• hypothesis

What is the purpose of the scientific method?

• To solve problems and create experiments

• To practice safety

• To research new information

• To become a scientist

State the general relationship between mowing time and total cost for mowing based on the graph.

• The longer you mow, the less money you make.

• You make the same amount of money regardless of how long you mow.

• The longer you mow, the more money you make.

• Mowing is dangerous.

The variable in an experiment that is measured is the

• independent variable

• dependent variable

When heating a substance in a test tube, the test tube should be pointed

• Towards you

• Away from others

• Away from you and others

• Towards others and away from you