WorksheetsB101 Scientific Investigation
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
Science assumes that the world is understandable and can be explained by fundamental rules and laws.
True
False
Which two (2) of the following questions do you think can be answered scientifically?
There is an edge to the universe, beyond which is nothing.
Driving slower improves gas mileage.
Studying results in better grades.
Mr. Hartzell is better looking than all of you.
We test hypotheses to prove them true.
True
False
Which one (1) of the following statements best defines an "independent variable"?
It responds to experimental conditions.
It is kept constant during the course of an experiment.
During an experiment it will be intentionally manipulated.
The scientist has no control over it - that is why it is independent!
It is best for a scientist to wait for an experiment to progress a bit before attempting to predict the outcome.
True
False
