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Unit 0: Scientific Basics Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In an experiment, the factor that is being MEASURED is called the...

a)

independent variable.

b)

dependent variable.

c)

control variable (constant).

d)

confounding variable.

2.

In an experiment, the factors that stay the same and do NOT change are called...

a)

independent variable.

b)

dependent variable.

c)

control variable (constant).

d)

confounding variable.

3.

In an experiment, the factor that the scientist changes is called the...

a)

independent variable.

b)

dependent variable.

c)

control variable.

d)

confounding variable.

4.

What step does the scientific method begin with?

a)

Formulating a hypothesis

b)

Making an observation/Asking a question

c)

Conducting an experiment

d)

Drawing a conclusion

5.
Which variable would go on the y-axis?
a)
Time
b)
# of Bacteria 
c)
Minutes
d)
Growth
6.

What is the dependent variable (DV)?

a)

Distance

b)

Time

7.
What is the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable?
a)
As time increase, distance decreases
b)
As time increases, distance increases
c)
As time decreases, distance decreases
d)
As time decreases, distance increases
8.

How many independent variables should a good experiment have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

9.
When creating a graph, what do you need to include?
a)
Title
b)
Labels on x and y axis
c)
Units
d)
All of these are needed
10.
Which type of graph would best represent this data?
a)
Line graph
b)
Bar graph
c)
Pie chart
d)
Plant graph
11.

When should you use a bar graph?

a)

When comparing data from 2 or more things

b)

When you need to see a "trend" or "pattern" over time

c)

When you need to show percentages of a whole

d)

When you like drawing columns

12.

When should you use a line graph?

a)

When comparing data from multiple categories or groups

b)

When you need to see a "trend" or "pattern" over time

c)

When you need to show percentages of a whole

d)

When you like drawing columns

13.

When should you use the diaphragm?

a)

When you want to move the stage

b)

When you want to adjust the amount of light

c)

When you want to put the microscope away

d)

When you want to move the objectives

14.

Find the total magnification:

Eyepiece = 10X

Objective lens = 4X

a)

4x

b)

10x

c)

40x

d)

400x

15.

What is number 17?

a)

body tube

b)

arm

c)

stage

d)

base

16.

You should always carry the microscope by the

a)

arm and base

b)

arm and body tube

c)

arm only

d)

the objectives

17.

When looking at a specimen on your slide, you should always start with the

a)

low objective lens

b)

medium objective lens

c)

high objective lens

d)

super extra high power lens

18.

The _______focuses the image under low power.

a)

revolving nosepiece

b)

fine adjustment knob

c)

coarse adjustment knob

d)

arm/neck

19.

The__________ sharpens the image under high magnification.

a)

the diaphragm

b)

fine adjustment knob

c)

coarse adjustment knob

d)

the ocular

20.

The ________ of the microscope would show you the MOST zoomed in image, or the SMALLEST field of view.

a)

low power objective

b)

medium power objective

c)

high power objective

d)

stage