WorksheetsScientific Method
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
2.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
3.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
4.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check
5.
A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate. What is the dependent variable?
a)
heart rate
b)
type of exercise
c)
amount of exercise
d)
time of day exercise occurs
6.
Observations made during an experiment are called:
a)
data
b)
problems
c)
conclusions
d)
questions
7.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
8.
There are 12 cows in the field.
a)
Qualitative Observation
b)
Quantitative Observation
9.
I saw a black dog running in the park.
a)
Quantitative Observation
b)
Qualitative Observation
10.
Which tool would be best to measure the mass?
a)
beaker
b)
scale
c)
ruler
d)
measuring cup
11.
What is an observation?
a)
A scientific statement based on ideas
b)
Using your senses to notice what is going on around you
c)
To be unaware of your surroundings
12.
A testable answer to a scientific question
a)
Question
b)
Observation
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Experiment
13.
This step comes after ask a question
a)
Record your results
b)
Design and perform an experiment
c)
Form an hypothesis
d)
Share your results
14.
This step should be done more than once to ensure accurate results
a)
Conduct an experiment
b)
Ask a question
c)
Record data
d)
Clean up after your investigation
15.
How many variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
as many as possible
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