WorksheetsScientific method 2
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 32mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
2.
This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
3.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
4.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
5.
In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be worked with at a time?
a)
one
b)
none
c)
two or more
d)
how ever many makes sense.
6.
A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment.
a)
obervations
b)
question/problem
c)
materials
d)
procedures
7.
Which statement is an inference about this picture?
a)
The van is tan.
b)
The van ran into KFC.
c)
The driver was hungry.
d)
Red and white are part of the KFC building.
8.
Measuring the number of times a person breathes after exercise involves ____ data.
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
9.
Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.
a)
distance traveled by the ball
b)
height of the ramp
c)
mass of the ball
d)
weight of the ball
10.
An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, what is the dependent variable?
a)
Type of plant
b)
Water, apple juice, milk
c)
Plant growth
d)
Color of the plant's leaves
11.
If I study for my scientific method quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?
a)
Scientific Method
b)
Studying
c)
Independent variable
d)
Test score
12.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
13.
Why do we want to test only one independent variable at a time?
a)
Because it is hard to setup a data table with more than one variable
b)
To better identify what is causing the changes
c)
It is what has always been done
d)
It's easier to perform the experiment
14.
Which of these contains steps in the right order?
a)
Ask a question, state your hypothesis, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
b)
State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
c)
Ask a question, research, state your hypothesis, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
d)
State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, make a conclusion, experiment, analyze
15.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
16.
What is a hypothesis?
a)
A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.
b)
A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.
c)
A hypothesis is an educated guess.
d)
I don't know.
17.
What we use to test a hypothesis
a)
graph
b)
variable
c)
experiment
d)
dependent
18.
Suzan usually walks to school. She wants to see if running to school will help her do better on quizzes in first period. (Which would be a good constant for her?)
a)
How fast she runs
b)
How slow she walks
c)
How much she sleeps
d)
How much she sings to her cat
19.
Suzan usually walks to school. She wants to see if running to school will help her do better on quizzes in first period. (What is her Dependent Variable?)
a)
How far she walks
b)
Running to School
c)
Walking to school
d)
How well she does on quizzes in 1st period
20.
Which is a reasonable inference about this picture?
a)
The girl is a princess because she is wearing a crown
b)
The girl has pink hair
c)
The girl is happy
d)
The unicorn looking creature is mean
21.
What is a fact about this picture.
a)
The girl is a princess because she is wearing a crown
b)
The girl has pink hair
c)
The girl is happy
d)
The unicorn looking creature is mean
22.
Does Tide laundry detergent clean better than others?
a)
Testable Question
b)
Not a Testable Question
23.
Does changing tire size affect how fast my bike will ride?
a)
Testable Question
b)
Not a testable question
24.
If I change to diet soda will it affect my weight?
a)
Testable question
b)
Not a testable question
25.
Does diet soda taste better than regular soda?
a)
Testable Question
b)
Not a testable question
26.
Choose the best-written hypothesis that answers the question:
Question: Does music make students perform better on quizzes and tests?
Question: Does music make students perform better on quizzes and tests?
a)
If students do better, then students will not listen to music while taking a test.
b)
Music is good so they will do better.
c)
If students listen to music while taking a test, then they will do worse because they are distracted.
d)
Music can be distracting if it's too loud.
27.
Choose the best-written hypothesis that answers the question:
Question: Does eating breakfast help students do better in the morning?
Question: Does eating breakfast help students do better in the morning?
a)
Breakfast is bad because it makes you sick in the mornings.
b)
Breakfast is good because it gives you energy.
c)
Then students will eat breakfast in the morning if students do better in the morning.
d)
If students eat breakfast every day, then they will do better in the mornings because they are more energized.
28.
Choose the best-written hypothesis that answers the question:
Question: Why is my room warmer during the day than at night?
Question: Why is my room warmer during the day than at night?
a)
Sunlight is making my room warmer.
b)
Mr. Rivas has the heat turned on in the morning.
c)
If I close my blinds during the day, then my room will be cooler because sunlight cant get in.
d)
Sunlight actually cools down a room.
29.
Choose the best-written hypothesis that answers the question:
Question: Why is my cat not eating tuna?
Question: Why is my cat not eating tuna?
a)
If I feed my take tuna when it has an empty stomach, then my cat will eat the tuna because before it was full.
b)
If I eat tuna, then my cat will eat more tuna too.
c)
My cat will eat tuna if it's hungry.
d)
My cat isn't hungry, that's why we should let him just draw
30.
The river is toxic.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
31.
Information gathered using your 5 senses.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
32.
It's Christmas.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
33.
They are robbing a bank.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
34.
How does changing my breakfast from cereal to eggs affect how many snacks I have in the morning?
a)
Testable Question
b)
Not a testable question
35.
True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.
a)
True
b)
False
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