Free Printable Scientific Method Review

1.

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

a)

yes

b)

no

2.

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

3.

This is the responding variable, or the variable you don't control.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

4.

A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate. What is the dependent variable?

a)

heart rate

b)

type of exercise

c)

amount of exercise

d)

time of day exercise occurs

5.

This is the data that you get from your experiment.

a)

Results

b)

conclusion

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Experiment

6.

What graph would you use if there are percentages involved?

a)

Pie chart

b)

Bar graph

c)

Line graph

d)

Data table

7.

How many variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

as many as possible

8.

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

a)

data

b)

theory

c)

hypothesis

d)

fact

9.

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

a)

conclusion

b)

procedures

c)

materials

d)

responding variable

10.

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

11.

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

12.

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

13.

Scientific Method Steps
Step 6:

a)

Record/Results/Data

b)

Conclusion

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Analyze

14.

Making a prediction of what you think will happen.

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Procedure

c)

Problem/Purpose

d)

Analyze

15.

Making sense of your results and organizing them.

a)

Record/Results/Data

b)

Analyze

c)

Procedure

d)

Hypothesis

16.

This is the correct order for the steps of the Scientific Method:
Problem, Hypothesis, Research, Experiment, Results, Conclusion

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The hypothesis you make is always correct.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The Scientific Method is a way for scientists to investigate the __________!

a)

classroom

b)

land

c)

sun

d)

world

19.

To gather information we can:

a)

Read books

b)

ask questions

c)

use our senses to study things

d)

all of these

20.

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

21.

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

22.

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

a)

data

b)

theory

c)

hypothesis

d)

fact

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.

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

25.

A well-written hypothesis

a)

addresses the scientific question

b)

must be testable

c)

contains a cause (IV) and effect (DV) relationship

d)

all choices are true

26.

Observations

a)

are facts learned by your five senses

b)

can be classified as qualitative or quantitative

c)

are not conclusions or opinions

d)

all choices are true

27.

Identify the independent variable in the following hypothesis, "The average flying speed of a bird is determined by the shape of their wings."

a)

flying speed of a bird

b)

shape of their wings

c)

size of the bird

d)

color of the bird

28.

When designing an experiment, this group will receive the normal or no treatment.

a)

the experimental group

b)

the control group

c)

the last group

d)

the variable group

29.

In this step of the scientific method you will determine whether or not the data supports or rejects the hypothesis.

a)

ask a question

b)

draw conclusions

c)

collect data

d)

form a hypothesis

30.

A logical interpretation of an event based on observations and past experiences in known as a(n)...

a)

inference

b)

independent variable

c)

experimental design

d)

question

31.

You know 16 cups = 1 gallon. Convert 3.5 gallons into cups.

a)

56 cups

b)

0.21875 cups

c)

19.5 cups

d)

48 cups

32.

How many minutes are in a year?

a)

I can't count that high.

b)

525,600min

c)

52,560min

d)

31,536,000min

33.

You know that 12 inches = 1 foot. Convert 60 inches to feet.

a)

720 feet

b)

5 feet

c)

5 inches

d)

72 feet

34.

A passenger jet has a speed of 900 km/h.
What is its speed in m/s?
(1 km = 1000 m)

a)

250 m/s

b)

324 m/s

c)

1,500 m/s

d)

2,500 m/s

35.

A bicycle has a speed of 6 m/s. What is its speed in km/h? (1 km=1000 m)

a)

21.6 km/h

b)

16.67 km/h

c)

2.16 km/h

d)

1.67 km/h

36.

The Olympic record for the high jump is just over 2.6 yards. What is that distance in feet? (3 ft=1 yd)

a)

0.867 ft

b)

7.8 ft

c)

8.07 ft

d)

8.27 ft

37.

Convert 300 feet/hour into inches/seconds

a)

10

b)

100

c)

1000

d)

1000

38.

Convert 4.80 cm to mm.

a)

4.80 mm

b)

48 mm

c)

480 mm

d)

4800 mm

39.

Convert 300 meters to centimeters:

a)

3000 cm

b)

0.3 cm

c)

30,000 cm

d)

3 cn

40.

After scientists analyze the results of their experiments, they.....

a)

form a hypothesis

b)

include a control

c)

communicate those results to other people

d)

choose the variables they want to test

41.

Of the types of data, which uses your senses and observations?

a)

qualitative data

b)

quantitative data

c)

control variables

d)

factors

42.

A controlled experiment is designed to test a(n)

a)

conclusions

b)

hypothesis

c)

data

d)

measurement

43.

A chart showing the amount of rain each month in a region is an example of a scientist's

a)

variables

b)

inferences

c)

data

d)

conclusions

44.

The work area does not have to be cleaned, because the next period is going to use the materials again.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Food and drink are NOT allowed in the lab, but

a)

we can taste a material, if we need to find out what it is.

b)

red Doritos are ok, because they are the teacher's favorite.

c)

tasting materials is a DEFINITE no-no.

d)

it is ok to leave during an experiment to sneak a snack.

46.

When it comes to proper dress code, the following is important to remember:

a)

Tie back long hair, no dangling jewelry, no baggy clothing.

b)

Dangling jewelry is ok as long as it is pure gold.

c)

Long hair is not allowed in the lab,. get a haircut!

d)

Always wear long sleeves in lab.

47.

In the science lab, we should only perform experiments that are

a)

easy to do at home.

b)

authorized by the teacher.

c)

performed by the teacher.

d)

invented by the teacher.

48.

It is ok to touch or smell chemicals,

a)

as long as you don't get them in your eyes.

b)

if you wear safety goggles.

c)

if they smell good.

d)

if you have the teacher's permission.

49.

Protective safety equipment in the lab

a)

is not really necessary.

b)

includes safety goggles, lab aprons, and gloves.

c)

should be worn even if we don't do any lab experiments.

d)

needs to be purchased by the students.

50.

Hot and cold glass looks the same.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

In a laboratory, the following should NOT be worn

a)

gloves

b)

open toed shoes

c)

apron

d)

goggles

52.

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should

a)

apply first aid yourself

b)

tell the science instructor at once

c)

see a doctor after school

d)

visit the school nurse after class

53.

40 cm = ______ mm
( 1 cm = 10 mm)

a)

4000

b)

40

c)

400

d)

None of the Above

54.

6 kg = _____ g

a)

6

b)

6000

c)

600

d)

.006

55.

Ed fills his sports bottle with 1 liter of water. After his bike ride, he drinks 200 milliliters of the water. How much water is left in Ed's sports bottle?
(1 liter = 1000 ml)

a)

800 mm

b)

8000 ml

c)

80 ml

d)

800 ml

56.

5 L = ___________ mL

a)

5000

b)

0.005

c)

50

d)

0.5

57.

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 are the controlled variables?

a)

Type of plant, amount of music, and sunlight

b)

Water, apple juice, milk

c)

Plant growth

58.

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, the independent variable is ...

a)

The type of plant

b)

The amount of sunlight

c)

The type of music

d)

The type of liquid

59.

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

60.

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

61.

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. What is the control variable?

a)

The ball used

b)

The height the ball bounces

c)

Height of the ball being dropped

Scientific Method Review

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