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Scientific Method and Experimental Design
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Science
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6th - 7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Andrew Campbell
FREE Resource
10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of the scientific method?
To quickly find answers to any question.
To provide a framework for logically and systematically experimenting.
To prove a pre-determined outcome.
To observe phenomena without further investigation.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which characteristic is essential for a scientific question to be considered good?
It must start with "Who," "What," or "Why."
It must be easily answered by looking up a recipe.
It must be testable through an experiment.
It should be a general inquiry about a broad topic.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a primary benefit of conducting background research in the scientific method?
It helps to confirm the experiment's results before testing.
It provides information to help refine the question and set up the experiment.
It allows for skipping the hypothesis step.
It ensures the experiment will always yield expected outcomes.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the scientific method, what is a hypothesis?
A general question that guides the research.
A confirmed fact derived from previous experiments.
An educated guess or prediction based on background research.
The final conclusion drawn from analyzing data.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In an experiment, what distinguishes an independent variable from a dependent variable?
The independent variable is measured, while the dependent variable is changed.
The independent variable is kept constant, while the dependent variable is changed.
The independent variable is changed by the experimenter, while the dependent variable is measured as a result.
The independent variable is the outcome, while the dependent variable is the cause.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable in an experiment?
An independent variable is measured, while a dependent variable is changed.
An independent variable is kept constant, while a dependent variable is changed.
An independent variable is changed, while a dependent variable is measured.
An independent variable is a control, while a dependent variable is a result.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In an experiment to determine how the acidity of a liquid affects the size of popping boba, which of the following would be considered a controlled variable?
The acidity of the liquid.
The height of the boba.
The temperature of the reaction.
The diameter of the boba.
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