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Vocabulary

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The factor in an experiment that is measured to gather results
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
experimental error
d)
control
2.
A model that shows or mimics how something behaves.
a)
control
b)
simulation
c)
mean 
d)
constants
3.
A way in which scientists answer questions and solve problems
a)
experiment
b)
science
c)
scientific method
d)
simulation
4.
Numerical data such as mass, length, volume, etc.
a)
observation
b)
qualitative data
c)
scientific method
d)
quantitative data
5.
 Descriptive data such as color, texture, shape.
a)
quantitative data
b)
qualitative data
c)
observation
d)
scientific method
6.
Process of obtaining information by using the senses.
a)
mean
b)
control
c)
observation
d)
simulation
7.
A separate part of the experiment where nothing is changed in order to see what would normally happen.
a)
control
b)
constant
c)
theory 
d)
model
8.
A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation
a)
hypothesis
b)
model
c)
theory
d)
experiment
9.
The factor that is changed on purpose in an to allow a scientist to test the effect of that change.
a)
experiment
b)
control
c)
independent variable
d)
dependent variable
10.
An idea or conclusion that's drawn from evidence and reasoning.  
a)
inference
b)
observation
c)
simulation
d)
theory
11.
The number of individual pieces of data collected in a survey or clinical trial. 
a)
sample size
b)
clinical trial
c)
scientific method
d)
hypothesis
12.
A substance or medicine that has no active ingredients but is given to satisfy a patient who thinks it is medicine.
a)
evidence
b)
placebo
c)
clinical trials
d)
informed consent
13.
Variable that is not allowed to change in an experiment. Everything stays the same.
a)
data
b)
mean
c)
experiment
d)
constant/controlled variable