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Scientific Method, Variables and Measurement

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An idea that explains something and is supported by data, 
a)
theory
b)
precise
c)
data analysis
d)
hypothesis
2.

Giving an explanation of things that you observe based on past experience or knowledge.

a)

conclusion

b)

control group

c)

inference

d)

analysis

3.

Variables that do not change during an experiment

a)

data

b)

MIX variable

c)

DRY variable

d)

constant ( control)

4.

An educated guess about a possible solution to a problem.

a)

hypothesis

b)

MIX variable

c)

inference

d)

observation

5.

A factor in an experiment that can change .

a)

technology

b)

control group

c)

variable

d)

theory

6.

A student wanted to find out which detergent cleaned her clothes the best. She used the same washing machine and tested the same coffee stain with Cleano Detergent and Shino Detergent Brands. What part of the experiment were the washing machine and the coffee stain?

a)

variable

b)

constant (control)

c)

theory

d)

inference

7.
To take in facts and come up with an answer.
a)
constant
b)
analyze
c)
control group
d)
experiment
8.

Information collected by doing an experiment facts, numbers evidence.

a)

experiment

b)

variable

c)

data

d)

constant

9.
The variable that is the outcome of an experiment, it depends on what you measure.
a)
DRY dependent/responding variable
b)
MIX manipulated/ independent variable
c)
qualitative observation
d)
control variable
10.
To be exact with a measurement.
a)
control variable
b)
constant
c)
technology
d)
precise
11.
The act of conducting a controlled test or investigation; how you prove a hypothesis.
a)
analyze
b)
technology
c)
scientific method
d)
experiment
12.
A process pf observing, studying and thinking about things in your world to gain knowledge.
a)
experiment
b)
science
c)
scientific method
d)
technology
13.
A process of observing, studying and thinking about things in your world to gain knowledge.
a)
experiment
b)
science
c)
scientific method
d)
technology
14.
The organization or steps of solving a problem or answering a question.
a)
science
b)
scientific method
c)
technology
d)
theory
15.
How does that amount of light affect the growth of a plant?   Which part of this sentence is the MIX manipulated independent variable?
a)
the growth of the plant
b)
the amount of light 
c)
How does
d)
How does the amount of light affect  the growth
16.

Man made tools and things that people use to meet their needs making their lives better.

a)

technology

b)

theory

c)

experiments

d)

data

17.
Use of one or more of the senses to gather information.
a)
experiment
b)
hypothesis
c)
control group
d)
observation
18.
If I put a gummy bear in water overnight then I think that the gummy bear will get bigger.  This is ____________step or _________ of the scientific method.
a)
2nd step research
b)
1st step  Conclusion
c)
4th step data analysis
d)
3rd step hypothesis
19.
Students of different ages were given the same puzzle to assemble or put together.  The time it took to put the puzzles together was measured.
What is the DRY or dependent/ responding variable?
a)
the different ages of the students
b)
the time it took to put the puzzles together
c)
the different types of puzzles
d)
the same type of puzzle
20.
Which cleans hands better, hand sanitizer or soap? This is the ___________step and is ____________of the scientific method.
a)
1st step and state the problem or question
b)
6 step  and is the conclusion
c)
2 step and is data analysis
d)
5 step and is research
21.
A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car.  What is one of the controlled variables or constants in this experiment?
a)
the different tires
b)
the braking distance measured
c)
the same car had to be used
d)
the color of the cars had to be the same
22.
What is the definition of "weight"?
a)
the force in which gravity pulls on an object
b)
the time it takes to get on a ride 
c)
the amount of matter in an object
d)
the size of an object
23.
This is the amount of "stuff" in an object
a)
weight
b)
gravity
c)
mass
d)
volume
24.
What is measured with a graduated cylinder?
a)
Passage of time
b)
Distance from one thing to another
c)
Weight of an object
d)
Volume of liquid
25.
What is the best definition for mass?
a)
how much space an object takes up
b)
how much matter an object contains
26.
Tool used to measure MASS
a)
Metric Ruler
b)
Triple Beam Balance
c)
Graduated Cylinder
d)
Thermometer
27.
What is this science tool?
a)
beaker
b)
weather vane
c)
thermometer
d)
balance scale
28.
What is this tool?
a)
meter stick
b)
hammer
c)
spring scale
d)
thermometer
29.
What is this science tool used for?
a)
To make objects appear larger
b)
To protect your eyes
c)
To help you see better
d)
To make you look cooler
30.
What measurement are we finding when we use a graduated cylinder?
a)
mass
b)
volume
c)
length
d)
weight 
31.
What measurement are we finding when we use a balance?
a)
mass
b)
volume
c)
length
d)
weight
32.
What does this tool measure?
a)
speed
b)
density
c)
volume
d)
length
33.
It's fine to smell chemicals directly from their containers.
a)
True
b)
False
34.

What does a spring scale measure?

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

amount of force( weight)

d)

distance

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