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Scientific Method: 4th grade review

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
2.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
3.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check
4.
True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
What is a hypothesis?
a)
an educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiement
b)
a random guess
c)
a statement of the outcome of your experiment
d)
step by step directions for your experiment
6.
Why do scientists use the scientific method?
a)
To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.
b)
To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.
c)
So that other scientist don't get mad at them
7.
What step do you find out more information about your topic?
a)
hypothesis
b)
procedures
c)
question/problem
d)
research
8.
When you use your five senses to determine the physical properties of an object.
a)
Data
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Conclusion
d)
Observation
9.
When making an observation, you must use...
a)
Only Sight
b)
Smell & Touch
c)
ALL 5 Senses
d)
Only Taste
10.
Which scientific instrument would best be used for measuring an amount of time?
a)
Ruler
b)
Balance
c)
Stopwatch
d)
Magnifying Glass
11.
Which scientific instrument would best be used to measure a small distance?
a)
Ruler
b)
Stopwatch
c)
Balance
d)
Pipette
12.
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
13.
____________ is the addition of harmful materials to the environment.
a)
pollution
b)
ecotourism
c)
conservation
d)
recycle
14.
Some animals use mimicry. This means they
a)
imitate other animals or plants
b)
make loud sounds
c)
steal from other animals
15.
The performance is called the 
a)
question
b)
experiment
c)
conclusion
16.
4. A procedure designed to test a hypothesis is an ...  
a)
hypothesis
b)
objective
c)
observation
d)
experiment