WorksheetsScientific Method Variables and CER
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 43mins
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.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
4.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
5.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
6.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
7.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
8.
In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time?
a)
one
b)
none
c)
two or more
d)
how ever many makes sense.
9.
The part of the experiment that remains the same for the control and experimental group.
a)
constants
b)
control
c)
independent
d)
dependent
10.
A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment.
a)
obervations
b)
question/problem
c)
materials
d)
procedures
11.
Two types of data scientists collect are...
a)
hypothesis and theory
b)
qualitative and quantitative
c)
myths and fables
d)
metric and standard measurements
12.
Measuring the number of times a person breathes after exercise involves ____ data.
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
13.
Jane Goodall recorded chimpanzees hunt bushpigs, this type of data is called ___
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
c)
field study
d)
observation
14.
Jane Goodall recorded 40 chimps living in a community, this is ____ data.
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
c)
observation
d)
field study
15.
Recording data on how yellow or orange leaves turn in October by describing them as "green" "slightly yellow" "very yellow" or "orange" is ____ data
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
16.
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
17.
Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the dependent variable.
a)
height of the ramp
b)
distance traveled by the ball
c)
mass of the ball
d)
weight of the ball
18.
Which variable depends on what is done at the beginning of an experiment?
a)
Dependent
b)
Independent
c)
Control
d)
Following
19.
Sarah is participating in a walkathon to raise money for local literacy programs. The amount of money Sarah will raise depends on the distance she walks.
m = the amount of money Sarah will raise
d = the distance Sarah walks
Which of the variables is dependent?
m = the amount of money Sarah will raise
d = the distance Sarah walks
Which of the variables is dependent?
a)
m
b)
d
20.
A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.
a)
Diameter of the ball
b)
Force acting on the ball
c)
Height that the ball bounces
d)
Height from which the ball is dropped
21.
When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?
a)
Dependent
b)
Independent
c)
Control
d)
Compound
22.
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
23.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
24.
The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).
a)
observations
conclusion
conclusion
b)
data
c)
variables
d)
hypothesis
25.
Will a construction paper air plane fly faster than an airplane made from notebook paper? Choose the best hypothesis.
a)
If I make a paper airplane from notebook paper, then it will fly faster than construction paper.
b)
Yes.
c)
No.
d)
I think the construction paper air plane will fly faster.
26.
Which side of a penny will hold more drops of water? Choose the best hypothesis.
a)
If I use the heads side of a penny, then it will hold more drops of water than tails.
b)
Heads
c)
Tails
d)
Tails will hold more drops of water.
27.
What are the first two steps of the scientific method in order?
a)
1, 2
b)
Observation, Ask a question
c)
Ask a question, For a hypothesis
d)
Make a plan, Experiment
28.
THIRD STEP IN SCIENTIFIC METHOD
a)
CONCLUSION
b)
HYPOTHESIS
c)
PROBLEM
d)
EXPERIMENT
29.
FOURTH STEP IN SCIENTIFIC METHOD
a)
ANALYSIS
b)
EXPERIMENT
c)
RESEARCH
d)
CONCLUSION
30.
On what axis should the independent variable always be?
a)
X
b)
Y
31.
Observations made during an experiment are called:
a)
data
b)
problems
c)
conclusions
d)
questions
32.
Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet. He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing Under the Sea with each reed. The results were put in the table.
What was controlled?
What was controlled?
a)
The Song
b)
The Reed
c)
The Applause
33.
Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet. He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing Under the Sea with each reed. The results were put in the table.
What was the independent variable?
What was the independent variable?
a)
The Song
b)
The Reed
c)
The Applause
34.
Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet. He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing Under the Sea with each reed. The results were put in the table.
What was the dependent variable?
What was the dependent variable?
a)
The Song
b)
The Reed
c)
The Applause
35.
The data collected supports which of the following questions that Squidward could have tested?
a)
Which song does the audience prefer?
b)
Which instrument does the audience like best?
c)
Which reed length creates the best sound?
d)
How do applause affect performance?
36.
A complete sentence.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
c)
Reasoning
d)
All
37.
Has the word "because".
(Or therefore, or due to, or as a result of, or according to).
(Or therefore, or due to, or as a result of, or according to).
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
c)
Reasoning
d)
All
38.
Has specific data, numbers, values, or qualitative descriptions.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
c)
Reasoning
d)
All
39.
Includes a big scientific idea.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
c)
Reasoning
d)
All
40.
Ties evidence to claim.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
c)
Reasoning
d)
All
41.
"San Francisco experiences summer during the months of June to September." This is an example of a ________.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
c)
Reasoning
d)
All
42.
"In June-September, San Francisco has an average temperature of 18 C and an average precipitation of 0".
This is an example of a ________.
This is an example of a ________.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
c)
Reasoning
d)
All
43.
"June-September are the summer months in San Francisco because the temperatures are higher due to the earths tilt allowing the northern hemisphere to receive more direct sunlight."
This is an example of a ________.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
c)
Reasoning
d)
All
44.
What does Reasoning mean?
a)
A solid and reasonable argument
b)
A written response to a claim
c)
An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim
d)
An opinion you believe in
45.
Students should not be required to do community service.
a)
Evidence statement
b)
Claim statement
c)
Reasoning statement
46.
When you are using your 5 senses to gather facts and information, you are...
a)
Making observations
b)
Making evidence
c)
Making science
47.
Which of the following is a claim from the image?
a)
The American woman won an Olympic gold medal
b)
The ribbon around the medal is purple
c)
They are wearing tight ponytails
48.
Which of the following is relevant evidence from the image?
a)
1 American with a gold medal, 2 Russians with bronze and silver
b)
They are three good friends hanging out
c)
They are wearing nice jackets
49.
The R in CER means to...
a)
write a statement that answers your original question
b)
collect all the data that supports your claim
c)
write an explanation that connects your claim to the evidence
d)
create a materials list
50.
The E in CER means to...
a)
write a statement that answers your original question
b)
collect all the data that supports your claim
c)
write an explanation that connects your claim to the evidence
d)
create a materials list
51.
What is a good description for claim?
a)
Any statement
b)
A statement that answers a question
c)
A question
d)
A piece of evidence
52.
What is a good definition for evidence?
a)
A statement that answers a question
b)
All data and facts
c)
Data/facts that support your claim
d)
Reasoning that justifies your evidence
53.
C. E. R. means...
a)
claims, evidence, and reasoning
b)
claims, evidence, and writing
c)
claims, errors, and reasoning
54.
Define: Reasoning
a)
Stating WHO or WHAT the topic is
b)
Stating HOW or WHY the evidence supports the claim
c)
Facts, Statistics, or data
d)
A Statement of belief
55.
Define: Evidence
a)
A Statement of belief
b)
Usable information
c)
Facts, Statistics, or Data
d)
How the reasoning supports the claim
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