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WorksheetsMPHS_CPS_Scientific Method
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 19mins
The part of an experiment that the experimental group is compared to
control group
hypothesis
variable
constant
A testable question that predicts a cause/effect relationship
analysis
hypothesis
observation
inference
The variable that we measure in response to the IV
constant
control group
independent variable
dependent variable
If there is an emergency/issue during a lab, you should first
panic
do nothing
tell the teacher
throw some water on whatever it is
When is it best to use a circle/pie graph?
to show percentages of a whole
comparing the IV and DV
comparing qualitative vs qualitative data
comparing qualitative vs quantitative data
What is the cause of an experiment?
constant
control group
dependent variable
independent variable
Which measuring device in lab provides the most precise liquid measurement
beaker
test tube
graduated cylinder
erlenmeyer flask
"There are 5 flowers in the garden" is an example of what type of observation?
qualitative
quantitative
inference
obvious
what is the metric unit for mass
Liters (L)
meters (m)
weight (w)
mass (m)
A scientific Law is a/an...
explanation of why things happen
description of how things happen
technique for investigating phenomenon
statement of observations made in lab
Put the following metric prefixes in order from LARGEST to smallest
k h d b c m d
k h c b d c m
m c d b d h k
k h d B d c m
What are conversion factors?
A technique of converting numbers into different units, without changing their value
things that make you convert
ratios of equivalent values (meaning they equal 1)
The SECOND step you should do when using dimensional analysis is...
Multiply the top numbers across and equal
Multiply the bottom numbers across and equal
Use conversion factors
draw a picket fence
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
when you've used at least 5 conversion factors
when the unit you need is on the top of the picket
when you run out of space
when you feel like it
What is a correct observation of the picture above
The dog is happy
The owner has a treat for the dog
The dog has a black nose
the dog is a good boy!
What is an inference about this picture
There is dirt/soil on the floor
The cat has two paws on a scratching post
there are two black 'croc' like sandals on the outside step
the plant got knocked over
Convert 1km (kilometer) to m (meters)
100
10
1000
10000
Select the correct conversion factor example
1 km (kilometers) = 1 mile
100 cm (centimeters) = 10 m (meters)
1 inch = 2.54 cm (centimeters)
1 mile = a really long way to want to run
What does the acronym P.A.S.S. stand for with regards to using a fire extinguisher?
Point, Aim, Squeeze, Sneeze
Pull, Aim, Sweep, Squeeze
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Point, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
