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MPHS_CPS_Scientific Method

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The part of an experiment that the experimental group is compared to

a)

control group

b)

hypothesis

c)

variable

d)

constant

2.

A testable question that predicts a cause/effect relationship

a)

analysis

b)

hypothesis

c)

observation

d)

inference

3.

The variable that we measure in response to the IV

a)

constant

b)

control group

c)

independent variable

d)

dependent variable

4.

If there is an emergency/issue during a lab, you should first

a)

panic

b)

do nothing

c)

tell the teacher

d)

throw some water on whatever it is

5.

When is it best to use a circle/pie graph?

a)

to show percentages of a whole

b)

comparing the IV and DV

c)

comparing qualitative vs qualitative data

d)

comparing qualitative vs quantitative data

6.

What is the cause of an experiment?

a)

constant

b)

control group

c)

dependent variable

d)

independent variable

7.

Which measuring device in lab provides the most precise liquid measurement

a)

beaker

b)

test tube

c)

graduated cylinder

d)

erlenmeyer flask

8.

"There are 5 flowers in the garden" is an example of what type of observation?

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

c)

inference

d)

obvious

9.

what is the metric unit for mass

a)

Liters (L)

b)

meters (m)

c)

weight (w)

d)

mass (m)

10.

A scientific Law is a/an...

a)

explanation of why things happen

b)

description of how things happen

c)

technique for investigating phenomenon

d)

statement of observations made in lab

11.

Put the following metric prefixes in order from LARGEST to smallest

a)

k h d b c m d

b)

k h c b d c m

c)

m c d b d h k

d)

k h d B d c m

12.

What are conversion factors?

a)

A technique of converting numbers into different units, without changing their value

b)

things that make you convert

c)

ratios of equivalent values (meaning they equal 1)

13.

The SECOND step you should do when using dimensional analysis is...

a)

Multiply the top numbers across and equal

b)

Multiply the bottom numbers across and equal

c)

Use conversion factors

d)

draw a picket fence

14.

When do you know you've reached the end of your picket fence and you can move on to step 4 of the dimensional analysis process

a)

when you've used at least 5 conversion factors

b)

when the unit you need is on the top of the picket

c)

when you run out of space

d)

when you feel like it

15.

What is a correct observation of the picture above

a)

The dog is happy

b)

The owner has a treat for the dog

c)

The dog has a black nose

d)

the dog is a good boy!

16.

What is an inference about this picture

a)

There is dirt/soil on the floor

b)

The cat has two paws on a scratching post

c)

there are two black 'croc' like sandals on the outside step

d)

the plant got knocked over

17.

Convert 1km (kilometer) to m (meters)

a)

100

b)

10

c)

1000

d)

10000

18.

Select the correct conversion factor example

a)

1 km (kilometers) = 1 mile

b)

100 cm (centimeters) = 10 m (meters)

c)

1 inch = 2.54 cm (centimeters)

d)

1 mile = a really long way to want to run

19.

What does the acronym P.A.S.S. stand for with regards to using a fire extinguisher?

a)

Point, Aim, Squeeze, Sneeze

b)

Pull, Aim, Sweep, Squeeze

c)

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

d)

Point, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep