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Scientific Method

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

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.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
6.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions/photographs/illustrations that cannot be counted or measured?
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
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 independent variables can be worked with at a time? 
a)
one
b)
none
c)
two or more
d)
how ever many makes sense.
9.
A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment. 
a)
obervations
b)
question/problem
c)
materials
d)
procedures
10.
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. 
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 video recorded chimpanzees hunting pigs, this type of data is called ___
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
c)
field study
d)
observation
14.
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
15.
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
16.
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
17.
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
18.
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
19.
Qualitative data relies on numbers.
a)
False
b)
True
20.
Science is a continually ongoing process.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
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
22.
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.
23.
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
24.
True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
An inference is
a)
the same as an observation
b)
a logical interpretation of an observation
c)
a statement involving numbers
d)
a way to avoid bias
26.
To be useful in science, a hypothesis must be
a)
measurable
b)
observable
c)
testable
d)
correct
27.
Which one of the following statements about a controlled experiment is true?
a)
All the variables must be kept the same
b)
Only one variable is tested at a time.
c)
Everything can be studied by setting up a controlled experiment.
d)
Controlled experiments cannot be performed on living things.
28.
Put these in Order
  I.  Background Research 
 II.  Test Hypothesis 
 III.  Ask Question
 IV.  Communicate Result
V.  Construct Hypothesis
 VI.  Analyze Data and Draw Conclusions
a)
III, IV, VI, I, II, V
b)
III, I, V, II, VI, IV
c)
III, I, II, VI, II, IV
d)
I, III, II, VI, V, IV
29.
You have completed the experiment part of your science experiment. You are ready to determine if your experiment achieved what you set out to do. Which part of the scientific method are you in?
a)
Test Hypothesis
b)
Communicate results
c)
Analyze data and draw conclusions
d)
Background research
30.
What type of graph is this?
a)
Bar Graph
b)
Line Plot
c)
Pictograph
d)
Tally Chart
31.
How many students have blue for a favorite color?
a)
11
b)
12
c)
14
d)
17
32.
How many more people have purple for a favorite color than red?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
7
d)
9
33.

Based on the data in the table, how many students played the three games that had the highest frequency?

a)

62

b)

57

c)

60

d)

61

34.

Based on the graph, how many more students are in the science club than the book club?

a)

20

b)

16

c)

46

d)

18

35.

The graph shows how employees at Disney World travel to work. How many employees ride bikes, ride the bus, or walk to work?

a)

300

b)

450

c)

325

d)

375

36.

How many more people voted for Garza than Price and Turner combined?

a)

8

b)

26

c)

23

d)

33

37.

The bar graph shows data about the pets owned by math students in four classes. One bar is missing from the graph. If the students have a total of 32 dogs, which bar shows the number of dogs Ms. Davalos's class has?

a)
b)
c)
d)
38.

The number of teachers at four schools are shown in the bar graph below. The number of teachers at school S is missing. There are a total of 56 teachers at schools S, T and V. Which bar graph represents the number of teachers at school S?

a)
b)
c)
d)
39.
What is the name of this graph?
a)
line plot
b)
line graph
c)
bar graph
d)
frequency table
40.
What is the main purpose of a line graph?
a)
to compare two things
b)
to show trends over time
c)
to have an independent variable
d)
so you don't have to read words
41.
What label is along the y-axis in this graph?
a)
Copyright 2007
b)
Lines
c)
Age in Years
d)
Number of Teens
42.
What is the general trend of this line graph?
a)
The more you mow, the less money you make.
b)
You make the same amount of money regardless of how long you mow.
c)
The more you mow, the more money you make.
d)
Mowing is dangerous.
43.
How much does it cost to have your lawn mowed for 2 hours?
a)
$16
b)
$17
c)
$18
d)
$19
44.
What is the independent variable?
a)
cost of mowing
b)
Moe's Mowing Service
c)
$18
d)
Mowing Time
45.

A restaurant recorded the number of pizzas sold each month for one year. The data are shown in the graph below. During which month did the restaurant sell 40 pizzas?

a)

March

b)

May

c)

July

d)

August

46.

At what rate did the temperature decrease between the 20th and 25th minutes of the experiment?

a)

10°C in 5 min

b)

10°C in 10 min

c)

5°C in 5 min

d)

5°C in 10 min

47.

Which month had the biggest difference between the high and low temperatures?

a)

January

b)

April

c)

October

d)

November

48.

The graph below shows the total number of books Ashley had read by the end of each month for four months. During which month did Ashley read the fewest number of books?

a)

January

b)

February

c)

March

d)

April

49.

Annie recorded the amount of rain that fell each day. The results are shown in the line graph below. How many centimeters of rain fell on the third day?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

7

50.
Which day of the week had the lowest high and low temperature?
a)
Monday
b)
Thursday
c)
Tuesday
d)
Wednesday
51.

The graph shows the number of inches a plant grew each week.

Between which 2 weeks did the plant grow the MOST?

a)

Week 1 and Week 2

b)

Week 2 and Week 3

c)

Week 3 and Week 4

d)

Week 4 and Week 5

52.

During an experiment, students counted the number of bubbles given off by water plants every 2 minutes during a 10-minute period. The results are graphed below.

At which two times were the same number of bubbles given off?

a)

2 and 4 minutes

b)

4 and 6 minutes

c)

6 and 8 minutes

d)

8 and 10 minutes

53.
When was the greatest amount of shoppers at the store?
a)
10am
b)
1pm
c)
6pm
d)
2pm
54.
Between which two times was the greatest increase in number of shoppers?
a)
12pm and 1pm
b)
1pm and 2pm
c)
2pm and 3pm
d)
10am and 11am
55.
What was the bear population in 2001?
a)
40
b)
45
c)
50
d)
55
56.
How many students like vanilla and chocolate?
a)
8
b)
32
c)
30
d)
28
57.
How many more students like soccer than basketball?
a)
24
b)
15
c)
10
d)
17
58.
How many students like hockey and football?
a)
21
b)
3
c)
12
d)
9
59.
How many students voted for their favorite sport?
a)
38
b)
17
c)
40
d)
50
60.
Which subject has 10 fewer votes than Reading?
a)
History
b)
Science
c)
Math
d)
Spelling
61.
This year, 2 times as many students chose Math as their favorite subject than last year. How many students chose Math as their favorite subject last year?
a)
15 students
b)
60 students
c)
30 students
d)
10 students
62.

How many students were asked?

a)

48 students

b)

49 students

c)

51 students

d)

52 students

63.

Which room had the second most votes?

a)

Kitchen

b)

Bedroom

c)

Family Room

64.

How many more boxes were recycled in week 2?

a)

8

b)

6

c)

4

d)

2

65.
Which Continent is home to 36% of the wild cats?
a)
Asia
b)
Africa
c)
North America
d)
South America
66.
Which Continent has the smallest % of wild cats?
a)
Asia
b)
Europe
c)
North America
d)
South America
67.
A PIE Chart is created using
a)
Cherries
b)
Apples
c)
Data
d)
Cars
68.
Data for a PIE Chart comes from a
a)
Barn
b)
Table
c)
Farmer
d)
Shoe
69.
Chart Titles should be ________________ and descriptive.
a)
long
b)
short
70.
Why do Charts have a legend?
a)
To tell what the colors mean
b)
To keep the pictures in order
c)
Just for fun
71.
Which Continent is home to 13% of wild cats?
a)
Asia
b)
Africa
c)
North America
d)
South America
72.

How many birds are represented by the green sector?

a)

5

b)

20

c)

9

d)

13

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