WorksheetsChapter 1 Science
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 2hrs 20mins
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Class
Date
1.
Forming a hypothesis is an important part of the scientific process. A hypothesis is.....
a)
a question that scientists form during their investigation.
b)
a statement of what scientists think will happened during an investigation.
c)
an opinion that all scientists must learn to agree with.
d)
a set of data that is recorded during the investigation.
2.
After scientists define a problem, they begin their investigation with research. Which are examples of appropriate reference materials?
a)
Journals, books, and scientific articles.
b)
Blogs, internet, and books.
c)
Newspapers, Wikipedia, and books
d)
COMIC BOOKS!
3.
An observation is...
a)
a data chart that scientists analyze for results.
b)
a great way to form opinions about science.
c)
a great way for scientists to have fun!
d)
something you find out about objects, events or living things by using your senses.
4.
What do scientists do?
a)
Define problems
b)
make hypotheses and observations
c)
draw conclusions
d)
all of the above
5.
What is the purpose of an experiment?
a)
To have a great amount of fun!
b)
To use the scientific methods to test your hypothesis.
c)
To gather data and share findings.
d)
What is an experiment??
6.
Scientists must identify variables. A variable is.....
a)
something that can change in a test.
b)
objects or ideas that represent other things.
c)
a data set that proves your hypothesis.
d)
a standard against which change is measured.
7.
Scientists study how many variables in an investigation?
a)
none
b)
one
c)
two
d)
three
8.
A control group is a standard against which change is measured.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
An inference you make based on your data analysis is a ______________.
a)
Variable
b)
control group
c)
hypothesis
d)
conclusion
10.
A set of observations that make you believe something is true is ______________.
a)
evidence
b)
models
c)
surveys
d)
sampling
11.
What do scientists use to collect data?
a)
tables
b)
graphs
c)
tools
d)
scientific journals
12.
Scientists organize their data on ___________.
a)
white boards
b)
graphs and tables
c)
tablets
d)
internet
13.
Scientists must base their investigations on observations and data rather than opinions because....
a)
opinions vary from person to person
b)
opinions are not facts
c)
opinions are based on beliefs
d)
all of the above
14.
Scientists can also gather data from......
a)
models
b)
surveys
c)
sampling
d)
all of the above!
15.
Other scientists must be able to replicate scientific investigations.
a)
True
b)
False
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