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Scientific Method

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name

Class

Date

Any and all of the factors in an experiment that can be changed.

variables

quantitative data

hypothesis

steps

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

scientific method

recipe

data collection

metric system

This variable in an experiment is the one being purposely changed by the scientist.

dependent variable

independent variable

data

control group

This variable is the actual data collected during the experiment.

independent variable

dependent variable

control group

data group

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

yes

A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate. What is the dependent variable?

heart rate

type of exercise

amount of exercise

time of day exercise occurs

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

hypothesis

question/problem

procedures

conclusion

A bug repellent was sprayed on one arm. On the other arm, the bug repellent was not sprayed. After 2 hours, the number of bug bites are recorded. What is the independent variable?

The type of bug repellent

If an arm was sprayed with bug repellent or not

The number of bug bites

One plant is given sunlight every day. Another plant of the same type is not given any sunlight. After 3 weeks, the height of each plant is measured. What is the independent variable?

The type of plant

If a plant receives sunlight or not

How tall the plants are

10.

Catherine is testing which soil will help grass grow the tallest. The height of the grown grass is the __ variable.

constant (stays the same)

independent (it's what you change)

dependent (it's what you measure)

11.

What would the INDEPENDENT variable be in an experiment testing which paper airplane design goes furthest?

the paper used

the paper airplane design

the distance of each plane's flight

how hard the plane is thrown

12.

Mrs. Ahlers set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. What is the dependent variable?

Distance traveled by the ball

Height of the ramp

Mass of the ball

Where the experiment took place.

13.

Daniel was investigating how fast it took mice to react to different sounds. Identify the independent variable.

How fast mice reacted

different sounds

types of music

Daniel

14.

Students took a test after they had studied either in silence or with the television turned on. What is the dependent variable?

silence

television turned on

score on test

subject

15.

Which of the following could be answered with a science experiment?

Teachers' favorite colors

Which fast food is the best?

Does taking aspirin help allergies?

Should Salem students have to wear uniforms?

16.

Choose the correct prediction/hypothesis for "What effect does studying have on your test grade?"

IF I study for hours, THEN my test grade will be better.

IF I have a good test grade, THEN I will study.

Good grades are from studying.

17.

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results is...

conclusion

procedures

materials

responding variable

18.

____________ is the amount of matter in an object.

Mass

Volume

Weight

Density

19.

The amount of space that matter occupies:

Mass

Volume

Weight

Density

20.

____________ is a measure of the force of gravity on an object.

Mass

Volume

Weight

Density

21.

Which of the following is a unit of mass?

kilogram

liter

meter

pound

100 %

Scientific Method

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 14mins

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