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WorksheetsThe Methods of Science
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A variable whose value changes as a result of changes to other variables is a(n)
a)
independent variable.
b)
dependent variable.
c)
constant.
d)
control.
2.
A standard used to compare the results of the experiment/remains constant from experiment to experiment is a(n)
a)
constant.
b)
control.
c)
dependent variable.
d)
independent variable.
3.
A factor that is a quantity that can have more than one value is a
a)
model.
b)
constant.
c)
variable.
d)
method.
4.
It represents an idea, event, or object to help people observe or test it to better understand
a)
variable
b)
model
c)
bias
d)
theory
5.
The variable you change to see how it affects another variable
a)
Dependent variable
b)
Independent variable
c)
Bias
d)
Control
6.
It occurs when a scientist's expectations change how the results are viewed
a)
Scientific law
b)
Scientific theory
c)
Bias
d)
Model
7.
The general pattern of investigational procedures
a)
Scientific Method
b)
Theory
c)
Scientific Law
d)
Hypothesis
8.
A possible explanation or prediction of a problem based on observation and prior knowledge that can be tested by experimentation
a)
Conclusion
b)
Problem
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Experiment
9.
An explanation of things, events, or natural phenomena using observations and knowledge gained from multiple investigations or large amounts of data
a)
Theory
b)
Scientific law
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Experiment
10.
A statement about what happens in nature that seems to be true all the time
a)
Experiment
b)
Scientific Law
c)
Theory
d)
Standard
11.
Well-organized procedures for testing the effect of one thing on another under controlled conditions
a)
Standard
b)
Experiment
c)
Scientific Method
d)
Variable
12.
Problem, research, hypothesis, experiment, analyze data, and conclusion
a)
Scientific Law
b)
Scientific Method
c)
Theory
d)
Model
13.
An exact quantity that people agree to use for comparison
a)
Constant
b)
Control
c)
Standard
d)
Technology
14.
A process that uses observation and investigation to gain knowledge about the regularities in nature
a)
Theory
b)
Science
c)
Technology
d)
Standard
15.
Science that deals with matter and energy
a)
Physical Science
b)
Life Science
c)
Earth Science
d)
Standard
16.
Science that deals with living things
a)
Life science
b)
Physical science
c)
Earth science
d)
Techmology
17.
Science that investigates Earth and space
a)
Physical science
b)
Life science
c)
Earth science
d)
Model
18.
An organized way of recording observations
a)
Graph
b)
Data table
c)
Model
d)
Technology
19.
Useful tool that may help a scientist interpret data by revealing unexpected patterns
a)
Data table
b)
Model
c)
Graph
d)
Variable
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