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WorksheetsMethods of Science
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the first step of the scientific method?
a)
Hypothesize
b)
Ask Questions
c)
Test hypothesis
d)
Communicate results
2.
Using one or more senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs
a)
Critical Thinking
b)
Inference
c)
Observation
d)
Scientific Law
3.
investigation and exploration of events and new information that results from the investigations
a)
science
b)
prediction
c)
hypothesis
d)
critical thinking
4.
the factor you observe or measure during an experiment
a)
dependent variable
b)
observation
c)
independent variable
d)
prediction
5.
rule that describes a pattern in nature
a)
scientific law
b)
prediction
c)
observation
d)
variable
6.
comparing what you already know with other information to make a decision
a)
critical thinking
b)
science
c)
prediction
d)
inference
7.
the factor that you want to test. It is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable.
a)
independent variable
b)
dependent variable
c)
hypothesis
d)
theory
8.
Possible explanation for an observation that can be tested.
a)
Hypothesis
b)
Scientific Law
c)
Scientific theory
d)
Critical Thinking
9.
logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge
a)
Inference
b)
Science
c)
Independent variable
d)
Dependent Variable
10.
Statement of what will happen next
a)
Prediction
b)
Critical Thinking
c)
Variable
d)
Observation
11.
explanation of observations or events based on knowledge from many observations or investigations
a)
Observation
b)
Scientific theory
c)
Variable
d)
Prediction
12.
"Every sixth grader has a PE class"
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
13.
"Koolaid is the best drink ever made"
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
14.
"There are 1000 meters in a kilometer"
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
15.
"Soccer is the best sport in the world."
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
16.
Choose the correct hypothesis for "What effect does studying have on your test grade?"
a)
IF I study for hours, THEN my test grade will be better.
b)
IF I have a good test grade, THEN I will study.
c)
Good grades are from studying.
17.
Choose the correct hypothesis for "How will exercising affect your health?"
a)
IF you have better health, THEN you will exercise.
b)
IF you exercise, THEN you will have better health.
c)
Exercising means you're healthy.
18.
Which is a way they experimented on Iceman's body?
a)
pouring acid on him
b)
opening his stomach
c)
taking his fingers off
d)
cleaning his teeth
19.
How did researchers know Otzi was about 5,300 years old?
a)
Read the watch on his wrist
b)
Radiocarbon dating
c)
Scanned his bones
d)
Read his tattoos
20.
What question did they ask during the Iceman investigation?
a)
"Who is this man?"
b)
"What was his favorite hobby?"
c)
"Did he have many friends?"
21.
"You ate popcorn, and now you have a husk stuck in your teeth."
Which one is the independent variable?
Which one is the independent variable?
a)
Eating popcorn
b)
Husk in teeth
c)
Now you have
22.
"We ran laps in PE, and now I am super sweaty."
What is the dependent variable?
What is the dependent variable?
a)
Running laps
b)
Being sweaty
c)
Me
23.
Which step of the scientific method is AFTER writing a hypothesis?
a)
Test hypothesis
b)
Draw conclusions
c)
Ask questions
24.
What step in the scientific method happens AFTER you analyze your test results?
a)
Further scientific inquiry
b)
Ask questions
c)
Hypothesize
d)
Draw conclusions
25.
What step of the scientific method happens AFTER you ask a question?
a)
hypothesize
b)
communicate results
c)
analyze results
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