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Worksheetsscientific methods 7A
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.
a)
scientific method
b)
experiment
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
2.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
3.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
4.
An organized procedure used by scientists to test a hypothesis.
a)
scientific method
b)
experiment
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
5.
The factors in an experiment that can be changed.
a)
variables
b)
quantitative data
c)
hypothesis
d)
steps
6.
In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time?
a)
one
b)
none
c)
two or more
d)
how ever many makes sense.
7.
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
8.
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
9.
The factor that will happen because of the change.
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
controlled variabe
d)
not this one.
10.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
11.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
12.
A list of everything you will need to conduct an experiment..
a)
procedures
b)
materials
c)
observations
d)
question/problem
13.
The first step of the scientific method is to _____________________________.
a)
ask a question/state a problem
b)
do an experiment
c)
research
d)
draw a conclusion
14.
Observations and facts gained from experiments are _____________________:
a)
evidence
b)
predictions
c)
hypotheses
d)
inferences
15.
If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?
a)
Procedure
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Question
d)
Results
16.
What is being changed in this experiment?
a)
ramp height
b)
the speed that the ball rolls
c)
type of ball
17.
If I study for my scientific methods quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE?
a)
Test score
b)
Studying
c)
Independent variable
18.
Which of the following is an example of a step in an EXPERIMENTAL scientific investigation?
a)
Recording the sound of test tubes breaking.
b)
Noting a color change in a test tube.
c)
Placing test tubes in a water bath.
19.
Landon wants to determine the effect of fertilizer on the growth of grass. The growth of the grass is the _________.
a)
Independent Variable
b)
Dependent Variable
c)
Constant
20.
Which of the following would be a good question that could be scientifically investigated?
a)
What is the best ice cream flavor in the world?
b)
Does lack of sunlight affect plant growth?
21.
Which statement is a well written HYPOTHESIS?
a)
It is possible to teach an old dog new tricks.
b)
If Miracle Grow fertilizer is used on the lawn, then the grass will grow faster.
c)
Will fertilizer make my grass grow more?
22.
Which step of the scientific method provides graphs and charts to process the information (numbers, etc.) we've gathered?
a)
Experiment
b)
Analysis
c)
Conclusion
d)
None of these
23.
Which of these contains steps in the right 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
24.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
25.
Students collected trash on a beach over a one-year period and organized the data in the table below.
Which graph is best to display the data shown in the table?
a)
b)
c)
d)
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