WorksheetsScientific Process
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
An explanation backed by results obtained from repeated tests or experiments is a __________
Scientific law
Scientific theory
hypothesis
control
Measures masses of objects
digital scale
balances
Kelvin scale
spring scale
Data that uses numbers to describe what is observed
Qualitative
Quantitative
technology
hypothesis
To evaluate the observations you make you must use__
a hypothesis
critical thinking
measurements
models
A prediction about a problem that can be tested is a(n)___
hypothesis
dependent variable
independent variable
control
In a controlled experiment there are usually two groups- and experimental group and ____
A variable group
an independent group
a control group
a dependent group
Which type of bridge is the best type to span short distances
beam bridge
truss bridge
a and b
neither a nor b
The three branches of science are _____, Earth, and physical
space
life
physics
chemistry
Why do scientists conduct controlled experiments
looking for answers
collecting data
trying to support hypothesis
all of the above
What should a scientist do first if a hypothesis is NOT supported?
More repetition
more testing
gather more info
modify and revise the hypothesis
The variable that is changed by changed by the investigator in an experiment is called the ___
dependent variable
independent variable
control
constant
In a bridge structure, the area where the gusset plate is attached is also called which of the following?
A vertical truss
node
triangular truss
beams
The variable being measured is the
dependent variable
independent variable
control
constant
At the time of the Minneapolis bridge failure, what factors were considered to be possible causes.
an additional layer of concrete in 1977
Modifications made in 1998
supplies and equipment stored on the bridge in 2007
all of the above
Converting from one SI unit to another involves writing correct mathematical __
rations
variables
numbers
proportions
The ________ ratio provides a measure of a structure's safety
demand to capacity
mathematical
proportional
experimental
the prefix mega- means
one million
thousands
ultra
really big
A(n) ________ group is used to study how a change in the independent variable changes the dependent variable
number
proportion
control
experimental
Different factors that can change in an experiment are
controls
variables
experimental
proportional
Quantitative data use __to describe what is observed in an experiment.
numbers
variables
proportions
controls
A system of units used by scientists that is based on units of tens
hypothesis
technology
science
SI
A statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events
conclusion
inference
prediction
observation
The factor measured or observed during an experiment
independent variable
dependent variable
conclusion
control
A logical conclusion based on available information or evidence
inference
constant
observation
dependent variable
The act of watching and recording what occurs
inference
constant
observation
dependent variable
The factor in an experiment that remain the same
conclusion
constant
observation
prediction
The factor in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the investigator
dependent variable
independent variable
constant
conclusion
Either supports or does not support a hypothesis
conclusion
prediction
independent variable
constant
