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WorksheetsNature of Science
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 55mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is a scientific observation?
a)
The potato is brown in color.
b)
The potato tastes the best.
c)
The potato may cause allergies.
d)
The potato smells funny.
2.
What is another word for hypothesis?
a)
evidence
b)
graph
c)
investigation
d)
prediction
3.
Why should an experiment be repeated?
a)
to form a hypothesis
b)
to reduce the chance of error
c)
to change controls
d)
to identify the problem
4.
This is the outcome of the experiment. We get data and results from this.
a)
Independent Variable
b)
Dependent Variable
c)
Control
d)
Constant
5.
How many independent variables should be tested at a time in a scientific investigation?
a)
none
b)
one
c)
two
d)
three
6.
To get data from systematic observations, you must:
a)
Create a model of what you are studying
b)
Collect animals to study and bring inside
c)
Design an entire experiment
d)
Use 5 senses or take pictures to study
7.
The variable in the experiment that is the outcome that you measure is called:
a)
Control
b)
Dependent
c)
Independent
d)
Hypothesis
8.
What is an inference?
a)
Just a guess.
b)
A statement based off of your observations.
c)
The same as an observation.
d)
Examples of something.
9.
In the paper airplane experiment, changing the size of the airplane would be which variable?
a)
Dependent
b)
Independent
c)
Control
d)
Conclusion
10.
What skill are you using when you see a red spot on a desk.
a)
observation
b)
posing a question
c)
classifying
d)
hypothesis
11.
During a scientific investigation which step will a scientist likely perform first?
a)
form a conclusion
b)
experiment
c)
define the problem
12.
I want to see how the amount of water affects plant growth. What is the independent variable?
a)
amount of water
b)
plant growth
c)
type of plant
d)
soil type
13.
A testable idea or explanation that leads to a scientific investigation is called (can be stated as an if/ then statement)
a)
conclusion
b)
experiment
c)
hypothesis
14.
The variable that stays the same
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
control
15.
The variable that is your result. Usually measured.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
control
16.
All the measurements and data scientists gather in support of a scientific explanation
a)
hypothesis
b)
valid
c)
invalid
d)
empirical evidence
17.
Anything that can change during an experiment is a(n)
a)
experiment
b)
variable
c)
hypothesis
18.
I like to organize my desk. I put my paper clips in a jar, I put my red pens in another container and I stack my papers in the corner. I am
a)
experiment
b)
classifying
c)
hypothesizing
19.
When forming a conclusion you should
a)
Prove or disprove your hypothesis
b)
Always confirm your hypothesis
c)
State it as an if/ then statement
20.
A scientific theory...
a)
is based on lots of evidence
b)
is not valid
c)
is not reliable
d)
has not been tested many times
21.
A scientific theory is not necessarily accepted as a scientific truth.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
A set of principles that explains and predicts a phenomena is called a _____.
a)
scientific law
b)
scientific method
c)
scientific theory
d)
scientific instructor
23.
A set of principles that explains and predicts a phenomena is called a _____.
a)
scientific law
b)
scientific method
c)
scientific theory
d)
scientific instructor
24.
A scientific ____________ is a broad explanation for events that is widely accepted as true.
a)
law
b)
theory
c)
observation
d)
method
25.
What is a law?
a)
Describes what happens
b)
Explains a process
26.
Scientists __________________ test scientific theories.
a)
constantly
b)
rarely
c)
never
27.
A scientific law is ________________ the law of a state or community.
a)
the same as
b)
different than
28.
Which of the following is true about theories and opinions?
a)
It is about right and wrong
b)
theories explain observations clearly and consistently
c)
A theory doesn't have to be repeatable
29.
Which of the following is NOT true about theory?
a)
Don't have to be able to predict the results
b)
Illustrate the theory is repeatable
c)
Explain observations clearly and consistently
30.
What special problem solving process do scientists go through to answer a question?
a)
Data Collection
b)
Research
c)
Scientific Method
31.
What is the first step of the scientific method?
a)
Purpose
b)
Research
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Drawing conclusions
32.
What are two different forms of data collection?
a)
Large/Small
b)
Qualitative/Quantitative
c)
Theory/Law
33.
A scientific theory...
a)
is based on lots of evidence
b)
is not valid
c)
is not reliable
d)
has not been tested many times
34.
Which of the following are similar because they explain and can be used to make predicitons.
a)
law and hypothosis
b)
theory and scientific model
c)
magic eight ball and Nostradamas
d)
problem and experiment
35.
Why are theories said to never be proven?
a)
you can't prove a fact
b)
science is always discoverring new information
c)
scientists would run out of stuff to do
d)
there are too many theries to prove them all
36.
For scientific data to be considered accurate and reliable, most science experiments should be
a)
Conducted as many times as possible
b)
Conducted 3 times
c)
Conducted only 1 time
d)
Repeated no more than 2 times
37.
What is the best title of this figure?
a)
The Scientific Method
b)
The Technology Process
c)
The Scientific Arrangement
d)
The Technology Method
38.
What equipment would a scientist most likely use to measure the volume of a liquid?
a)
Graduated cylinder
b)
Triple beam balance
c)
Ruler
d)
Electron microscope
39.
Why do scientists use the scientific method?
a)
To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.
b)
To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.
c)
So that other scientist don't get mad at them
40.
True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.
a)
True
b)
False
41.
If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?
a)
Procedure
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Question
d)
Results
42.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
hypothesis
43.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
44.
What is a hypothesis?
a)
an educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiement
b)
a random guess
c)
a statement of the outcome of your experiment
d)
step by step directions for your experiment
45.
What are the procedures step in the experiment?
a)
the conclusion to your experiment
b)
the materials needed to complete experiment
c)
step by step directions of how to complete your experiment
d)
an educated, best guess
46.
What are the materials in your scientific method?
a)
your favorite markers and lucky eraser
b)
everything you will need to complete your experiment
c)
a hypothesis
d)
step by step directions to complete an experiment
47.
The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.
a)
change on purpose
b)
control or keep constant
c)
measure
48.
Anything that can change in an experiment. There are three types of these in an experiment.
a)
variables
b)
constant
c)
independent
d)
dependent
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