WorksheetsScientific Method
Total questions: 102
Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
2.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
3.
The factors in an experiment that can be changed.
a)
variables
b)
quantitative data
c)
hypothesis
d)
steps
4.
This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
5.
A broad and comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true; it is supported by much evidence.
a)
hypothesis
b)
theory
c)
guess
d)
fact
6.
What is the first step in the scientific method?
a)
Make an observation
b)
Design and conduct an experiment
c)
Make an hypothesis
d)
Share your results
7.
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
8.
What is the variable that we are measuring in an experiment?
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
c)
Control
d)
Experimental
9.
The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).
a)
observations
conclusion
conclusion
b)
data
c)
variables
d)
hypothesis
10.
What is the best written dependent variable for this hypothesis:
"If I add salt to the plant, then it will grow taller."
"If I add salt to the plant, then it will grow taller."
a)
grow taller
b)
rate of growth
c)
amount of salt
d)
add salt
11.
What are other NAMES for dependent variable?
a)
responding variable and outcome
b)
outcome and change
c)
manipulated variable and test
d)
manipulated variable and responding variable
12.
What are other NAMES for independent variable?
a)
dependent variable and outcome
b)
change and outcome
c)
effect and change
d)
manipulated variable and test
13.
An experiment for a new asthma medication was set up into two groups. Group one was given the new drug for asthma, while group 2 was not given anything. The group not given anything serves as a
a)
control
b)
dependent variable
c)
experimental variable
d)
constant
14.
A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.
a)
Diameter of the ball
b)
Force acting on the ball
c)
Height that the ball bounces
d)
Height from which the ball is dropped
15.
When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. The fact that we kept the light, plant, and water the same in each experiment are examples of ____________.
a)
an dependent variable
b)
an independent variable
c)
a control
d)
constants
16.
Does the flavor of ice cream effect how fast the ice cream melts?
a)
independent
b)
dependent
17.
Does the type of shoe worn during a 30 meter dash affect the speed of the runner?
a)
independent
b)
dependent
18.
How does watching TV during studying affect a student’s test grades?
a)
independent
b)
dependent
19.
Does changing the scent of a brand of dog food affect how much the dog eats?
a)
independent
b)
dependent
20.
Do roses grow more in height in partial or direct sunlight?
a)
independent
b)
dependent
21.
How does increasing the slope of a ramp affect how far a marble travels?
a)
independent
b)
dependent
22.
The variable that causes a change is the
a)
constant
b)
independent variable
c)
dependent variable
d)
control
23.
The variable that is the result of the experiment is the
a)
constant
b)
independent variable
c)
dependent variable
d)
control
24.
A variable that never changes is known as a
a)
constant
b)
independent variable
c)
dependent variable
d)
control
25.
It is the part of the experiment that does not get a change from the independent variable.
a)
Question
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Control
d)
dependent variable
26.
"Will ice melt faster in salt water?", is an example of a
a)
Hypothesis
b)
Question
c)
Dependent variable
d)
Control
27.
"Ice will melt faster in salt water.", would make a good
a)
Hypothesis
b)
Question
c)
Analysis
d)
Conclusion
28.
What is the independent variable for the hypothesis: If ice melts in salt & fresh water, then it will melt faster in salt water.
a)
The amount of water
b)
The melt time
c)
The size of the ice cube
d)
The amount of salt
29.
What is the dependent variable for the hypothesis: If ice melts in salt & fresh water, then it will melt faster in salt water.
a)
The melt time
b)
The amount of salt
c)
The fresh water
d)
The size of the beaker
30.
What is a constant variable for the hypothesis: If ice melts in salt & fresh water, then it will melt faster in salt water.
a)
The amount of salt
b)
The melt Time
c)
The fresh water.
d)
The temperature of the water
31.
What is the control group for the hypothesis: If ice melts in salt & fresh water, then it will melt faster in salt water.
a)
The melt time
b)
The amount of salt
c)
The fresh water
d)
The amount of water
32.
What you change in the experiment is known as the _______ variable.
a)
Controlled
b)
Dependent
c)
Independent
d)
Constant
33.
What you measure in the experiment is known as the ______ variable.
a)
Dependent
b)
Independent
c)
Controlled
d)
Constant
34.
What you keep the same during the experiment is known as the ____ variable.
a)
Dependent
b)
Independent
c)
Controlled
35.
During an experiment, you must always have a _____ group to compare to your experimental group.
a)
Variable
b)
Problem
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Control
36.
After finishing an experiment you find out that your hypothesis was incorrect. Should you go back and change it?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Maybe
37.
If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller. What is this an example of?
a)
Title
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Question
d)
Observation
38.
The effect of fertilizer on bean plant growth is an example of a(n)...
a)
Hypothesis
b)
Question
c)
Title
d)
Variable
39.
Researchers performing a good experiment should base their conclusions on
a)
the original hypothesis
b)
a small sample size
c)
data from repeated trials with a large sample size
d)
results predicted before beginning the experiment
40.
A scientist is planning to carry out an experiment on the affect of temperature on bacteria growth. Which would NOT be an appropriate first step?
a)
Doing research in a library about bacteria
b)
Having discussions with other scientists
c)
Completing a data table with expected results
d)
Looking at past experiments
41.
What instrument is used to measure the VOLUME of a textbook.
a)
Graduated cylinder
b)
Ruler
c)
Scale
d)
Thermometer
42.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
43.
What does the abbreviation L stand for?
a)
Lateral
b)
Length
c)
Liter
d)
Lithium
44.
What measures the space that something takes up?
a)
Density
b)
Distance
c)
Mass
d)
Volume
45.
What measures the amount of matter in an object?
a)
Distance
b)
Mass
c)
Time
d)
Volume
46.
What is this tool called and what would it be used to measure?
a)
Meter stick and distance
b)
Meter stick and mass
c)
beaker and volume
d)
graduated cylinder and volume
47.
The base unit for mass is the
a)
meter
b)
gram
c)
kilogram
d)
liter
48.
The base unit for volume is the
a)
second
b)
gram
c)
meter
d)
liter
49.
The base unit for length is the
a)
second
b)
gram
c)
meter
d)
liter
50.
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
51.
The factor in an experiment that will be changed.
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
controlled variable
52.
A testable answer to a scientific question written in if then form
a)
Question
b)
Observation
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Experiment
53.
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
54.
How many variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
as many as possible
55.
Why do we want to test one variable at a time?
a)
Because it is hard to setup a data table with more
b)
To know what is causing the changes
c)
It is what has always been done
d)
No one really knows
56.
What is the variable that we change in an experiment?
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
c)
Control
d)
Experimental
57.
What is the variable that we are measuring in an experiment?
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
c)
Control
d)
Experimental
58.
Which group is the one that does not receive the independent variable?
a)
Experimental
b)
Control
59.
A list of everything you will need to conduct an experiment..
a)
procedures
b)
materials
c)
observations
d)
question/problem
60.
A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment.
a)
obervations
b)
question/problem
c)
materials
d)
procedures
61.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
62.
The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).
a)
observations
conclusion
conclusion
b)
data
c)
variables
d)
hypothesis
63.
The scientific method is a:
a)
process
b)
concert
c)
ceremony
d)
launch
64.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check
65.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
66.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
67.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
68.
The factors in an experiment that can be changed.
a)
variables
b)
quantitative data
c)
hypothesis
d)
steps
69.
In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time?
a)
one
b)
none
c)
two or more
d)
how ever many makes sense.
70.
This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted (this is the group that is under NORMAL conditions).
a)
experimental group
b)
control group
c)
data
d)
variables
71.
This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
72.
This variable that is measured in the experiment.
a)
independent variable
b)
dependent variable
c)
control group
d)
data group
73.
What do we call information gathered using our senses?
a)
inference
b)
observation
c)
theories
74.
What tools do we use to organize our data when performing an experiment?
a)
tables & graphs
b)
calculators
c)
textbooks
75.
What is the study of structures of an properties of matter?
a)
chemistry
b)
biology
c)
physics
d)
physical science
76.
What do we use to represent events, ideas, or objects that are very small or very large?
a)
hypothesis
b)
observations
c)
models
d)
variables
77.
An explanation of why something happens in nature is called ______________.
a)
law
b)
theory
c)
variables
78.
What does the safety symbol represent?
a)
lab safety
b)
clothing protection
c)
eye protection
d)
chemical safety
79.
What does this safety symbol represent?
a)
chemical safety
b)
sharp objects
c)
eye protection
d)
heating safety
80.
What does this safety symbol represent?
a)
plant safety
b)
animal safety
c)
heating safety
d)
sharp object
81.
What does this safety symbol represent?
a)
eye protection
b)
chemical safety
c)
animal safety
d)
heating safety
82.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
83.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
84.
How many variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
as many as possible
85.
This variable is the actual data collected during the experiment.
a)
independent variable
b)
dependent variable
c)
control group
d)
data group
86.
When writing the hypothesis, what information follows IF?
a)
dependent variable
b)
how you know it will happen
c)
independent variable
d)
anything
87.
If your hypothesis was proven incorrect at the end of your trials, your experiment was a failure.
a)
true
b)
false
88.
This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist.
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
89.
The factor that will happen as a result of the change.
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
controlled variabe
d)
not this one.
90.
To test if color affects what children choose for lunch mashed potatoes were dyed with food color in the following colors: red, green and blue and placed in identical bowls. A fourth bowl contained natural mashed potatoes. The potatoes were served at an elementary school. Identify the dependent variable.
a)
Which color was chosen the most.
b)
The red, green and blue potatoes.
c)
The natural potatoes.
d)
The bowls.
91.
Mr. Lowe wanted to find out which laundry soap was best for removing grass stains. Each soap was mixed with warm water. It was then used to scrub a piece of grass-stained cloth for 1 minute. The amount of stain left on the cloth was measured. What is the independent variable?
a)
water temperature
b)
laundry soap
c)
scrubbing time for each cloth
d)
amount of stain left on cloth
92.
What is the first step in competing the scientific method?
a)
project experimentation
b)
analysis
c)
conclusion
d)
research
93.
Identify the quantitative observation?
a)
there is one fish
b)
the shirt is yellow
c)
the closet is brown
94.
This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
95.
What are the five steps of the scientific method in order from first to fifth?
a)
research, problem, hypothesis, project, experimentation, conclusion
b)
research, conclusion, problem, project experimentation, hypothesis
c)
conclusion, research, problem, experimentation, hypothesis
96.
What are the three kinds of variables that you need to identify in your experiments?
a)
independent, controlled, dependent
b)
independent, dependent, identical
c)
identical, controlled,s sample
97.
What is the controlled variable?
a)
the variable that you purposely manipulate
b)
the variable that is being observed
c)
the variable that is not changed
d)
the variable that does not exist
98.
The factors in an experiment that can be changed.
a)
variables
b)
quantitative data
c)
hypothesis
d)
quantitative data
99.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
100.
What is independent variable?
a)
the variable that you purposely manipulate
b)
the variable that is being observed
c)
the variable that is not changed.
101.
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
102.
Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?
a)
the color of the fur of an animal
b)
the mating behavior of an animal
c)
the average number of offspring that an organism has
d)
the description of an odor that a chemical produces
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