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Scientific Method +

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
2.
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
3.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
4.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
5.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
6.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions/photographs/illustrations that cannot be counted or measured?
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
7.
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
8.
In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be worked with at a time? 
a)
one
b)
none
c)
two or more
d)
how ever many makes sense.
9.
A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment. 
a)
obervations
b)
question/problem
c)
materials
d)
procedures
10.
Which statement is an inference about this picture?
a)
The van is tan.
b)
The  van ran into KFC. 
c)
The driver was hungry. 
d)

Red and white are the colors of the KFC brand. 

11.
Two types of data scientists collect are...
a)
hypothesis and theory
b)
qualitative and quantitative
c)
myths and fables
d)
metric and standard measurements
12.
Measuring the number of times a person breathes after exercise involves ____ data. 
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
13.
Jane Goodall video recorded chimpanzees hunting pigs, this type of data is called ___
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
c)
field study
d)

a hypothesis

14.

Mr. W. 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

15.

Mr. W. 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

16.
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

17.
When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?
a)
Dependent
b)
Independent
c)
Control
d)
Compound
18.
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
d)
Color of the plant's leaves
19.
Qualitative data relies on numbers.
a)
False
b)
True
20.
Science is a continually ongoing process.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
If I study for my scientific method quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?
a)
Scientific Method
b)
Studying
c)
Independent variable
d)
Test score
22.
What is a hypothesis?
a)
A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.
b)
A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.
c)
A hypothesis is an educated guess.
d)
I don't know.
23.

Which option is NOT one of the initial steps in the scientific method?

a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
24.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
25.
This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted. 
a)
experimental group
b)
control group
c)
data
d)
variables
26.

While the steps of the scientific method can be flexible, which of these contains steps in the most logical order?

a)
Ask a question, state your hypothesis, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
b)
State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
c)
Ask a question, research, state your hypothesis, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
d)
State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, make a conclusion, experiment, analyze
27.
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
28.
True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.
a)
True
b)
False
29.

If the tissue strength is related to cost, then the more expensive the tissue the stronger the tissue will be.

a)

problem

b)

theory

c)

hypothesis

d)

law

30.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
31.

All ecosystems combined...

a)

biosphere

b)

community

c)

habitat

d)

population

32.

The lightest subatomic particle(s)...

a)

protons

b)

electrons

c)

neutrons

d)

nuclei

33.

Consists of different organs that work together for a specific function...

a)

organelle

b)

organ systems

c)

organism

d)

the brain

34.

The smallest unit of matter that has the chemical properties of a particular element...

a)

ion

b)

compound

c)

cell

d)

atom

35.

Consists of all the biotic and abiotic factors of the environment...

a)

population

b)

community

c)

ecosystem

d)

all of the above

36.

Subatomic particle that determines the type of element being observed...

a)

neutron

b)

electron

c)

nucleus

d)

proton

37.

DNA is an example of a(n)...

a)

atom

b)

element

c)

molecule

d)

ion

38.

The smallest unit of life that is able to carry out all the functions of living things...

a)

subatomic particle

b)

organelle

c)

atom

d)

cell

39.

One of the heaviest subatomic particle(s)...

a)

proton

b)

electron

c)

atom

d)

nucleus

40.

Membrane enclosed structures that carry out specialized functions within a cell.

a)

organs

b)

organelles

c)

ions

d)

molecules

41.

Consist of similar cells that work together...

a)

organ

b)

organelle

c)

tissue

d)

atom

42.

Subatomic particle is used in bonding...

a)

electron

b)

proton

c)

neutron

d)

all of the above

43.

Consists of different tissues that function together to do a certain job...

a)

organelle

b)

organ

c)

cell

d)

organ system

44.

Determines the mass of an atom...

a)

proton

b)

electron cloud

c)

electron

d)

nucleus

45.

One of the heaviest subatomic particle(s)...

a)

neutron

b)

electron

c)

nucleus

d)

molecule

46.

Brain, heart, kidneys, lungs, etc...

a)

circulatory system

b)

organelles

c)

organ systems

d)

organs

47.

Trees, shrubs, grasses, air temperature, soil pH, water quality, etc. found in a given area are known as a(n)...

a)

population

b)

ecologist

c)

community

d)

ecosystem

48.

Subatomic particle with no charge (neutral)...

a)

electron

b)

proton

c)

nucleus

d)

neutron

49.

A group of organisms of the same species in any given area...

a)

population

b)

community

c)

individuals

d)

community

50.

Subatomic particle with a negative charge...

a)

electron

b)

nucleus

c)

neutron

d)

proton

51.

One lion within a pride of lions is known as a(n)...

a)

population

b)

organ system

c)

organism

d)

community

52.

An amoeba is a unicellular organism.

a)

All living things contain one or more cells

b)

All life grows and develops

c)

All living things evolve as a population

d)

All living things reproduce

53.

When a human steps out into the cold air, the body begins to shiver in order to keep its temperature at 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

a)

Living things maintain homeostasis

b)

All living things grow and develop

c)

All living things reproduce

d)

All living things evolve as a population

54.

Green plants produce their own food through photosynthesis.

a)

All living things obtain and use energy

b)

All living things respond to stimuli

c)

All living things grow and develop

d)

All living things evolve as a population.

55.

The roots of a plant grow towards a source of groundwater.

a)

All living things respond to stimuli

b)

All living things reproduce

c)

All living things evolve as a population

d)

All living things contain DNA

56.

Over three years, Tim's height as increased from 5'4" to 5'11"

a)

All living things obtain and use energy

b)

All living things respond to stimuli

c)

All living things grow and develop

d)

All living things evolve as a population

57.

A tulip opens up in the morning at sunrise and closes up in the evening at sunset.

a)

All living things respond to stimuli

b)

All living things contain DNA

c)

All living things reproduce

d)

All living things are made up of cells

58.

A caterpillar hibernates in a cocoon, and emerges as a butterfly.

a)

All living things grow and develop

b)

All living things contain DNA

c)

All living things maintain a stable internal environment

d)

All living things contain cells

59.

It is thought that humans and chimpanzees once shared a common ancestor.

a)

All living things reproduce

b)

All living things contain DNA

c)

All living things obtain and use energy

d)

All living things respond to stimuli

60.

A sea worm drops its tail and the tail becomes a new worm.

a)

All living things reproduce

b)

All living things require and use energy

c)

All living things evolve as a population

d)

All living things contain DNA

61.

As a sea worm is placed in fresh water, the pulse slows down in order for the worm to conserve energy.

a)

All living things maintain a stable internal environment

b)

All living things contain cells

c)

All living things obtain and use energy

d)

All living things evolve as a population

62.

Building up and breaking down, all reactions that occur within an organism.

a)

metabolic reactions

b)

anabolic reactions

c)

catabolic reactions

d)

None of these are correct.

63.

photosynthesis

a)

metabolic reactions

b)

anabolic reactions

c)

catabolic reactions

d)

None of these are correct.

64.

digestion or cellular respiration

a)

metabolic reactions

b)

anabolic reactions

c)

catabolic reactions

d)

None of these are correct.

65.

Desert plants have succulent waxy leaves and stems to store water and reduce water loss.

a)

adaptations

b)

responsiveness

c)

growth & development

d)

interdependence

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