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Scientific Method & Lab Rules Quiz

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.

What is the scientific method?

a)

A systematic procedure for how to conduct a scientific experiment

b)

The process of solving a problem

c)

A way of making non-scientific observations

d)

A way to summarize findings from multiple investigations

3.

What is the correct order of the scientific method?

a)

Purpose, Hypothesis Research, Experiment, Analysis & Conclusion

b)

Research, Purpose, Analysis, Hypothesis, Experiment & Conclusion

c)

Purpose, Experiment, Analysis, Research, Hypothesis, & Conclusion

d)

Purpose, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis & Conclusion

4.
What is the first step in the scientific method?
a)
Ask a question
b)
Conclusion
c)
No Horse Play
d)
Observe
5.
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.
6.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check
7.
This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist. 
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
8.
Dependent variable means
a)
the scientist controls what to test
b)
educated guess
c)
ask a question
d)
what is being measured
9.

Which of the following is NOT a testable question?

a)

How do rockets work?

b)

Does fertilizer help plants grow bigger?

c)

Does heart rate increase with exercise?

d)

Does the freezing point of water change at different elevations?

10.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
11.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
12.
The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).
a)
observations
conclusion
b)
data
c)
variables
d)
hypothesis
13.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
14.
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, the independent variable is ...
a)
The type of plant
b)
The amount of sunlight
c)
The type of music
d)
The type of liquid
15.
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 are the controlled variables?
a)
Type of plant, amount of music, and sunlight
b)
Water, apple juice, milk
c)
Plant growth
16.
In a well designed experiment, you should change how many variables?
a)
only one
b)
no more than two
c)
none at all
d)
as many as are needed
17.
The one variable you change is called the ___________ variable.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
controlled
18.
The change that happens because of your experiment is called the ___________ variable.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
controlled
19.
Everything you want to remain the same or unchanged is called are called  the ___________ variables.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
controlled
20.

Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...

a)

before doing the lab

b)

while doing the lab

c)

after doing the lab

d)

only if you think you really need it

21.

I will immediately notify the instructor only about major accidents.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

I will perform only those activities that have been authorized by the instructor.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

What should you do if you break glass in the lab?

a)

Tell the teacher.

b)

Sweep up the glass.

c)

Pick up the glass with your hands.

d)

Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.

24.
You should never ______ chemicals in the lab. 
a)
taste
b)
touch
c)
smell
d)
all of the above
25.
Keeping your work area neat and clean is important because:
a)
My teacher is a neat-freak
b)
I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.
c)
It keeps the room from looking messy.
d)
It helps prevent accidents.
26.
Helping to clean up the lab or classroom is the job of
a)
older students.
b)
transfer students.
c)
each and every student.
d)
only the teacher.
27.
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.) The FIRST thing you should do is...
a)
visit the school nurse after class.
b)
see a doctor after school.
c)
tell the science teacher immediately.
d)
apply first aid to yourself.
28.
If you see a science experiment set up in the classroom...
a)
do not touch anything until instructed.
b)
immediately begin working on the lab.
c)
go and check all equipment.
d)
walk around and check each station.
29.
If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should
a)
figure it out as you do the lab
b)
try several methods until something works
c)
skip it and go to the next part
d)
ask your teacher
30.
If a chemical splashes or spills on your skin, the best method for treatment is to 
a)
Immediately wash the affected areas with water
b)
Wipe the chemical off the area with a paper towel
c)
Wait for the chemicals to evaporate off your skin
31.
What is the best method for testing a substance for odors?
a)
Use your hand to waft the smell/odor towards you
b)
stick your nose inside the container
32.
Never _________ on your own
a)
experiment
b)
read directions
c)
handle glass
d)
clean up
33.
You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should 
a)
pour cold water on it
b)
use tongs
c)
pick up the end that looks cooler
d)
use a rag or paper towels
34.
All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous
a)
True
b)
False
35.
True or False: Long hair MUST be tied back during a laboratory investigation.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
The lab equipment seen in the image should be worn during a lab investigation when...
a)
using glassware.
b)
using chemicals.
c)
using heat/fire.
d)
using any of the above.
37.
Before leaving the lab you should always wash or sanitize your hands.
a)
True 
b)
False
38.

Eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the experimental work area is...

a)

okay, as long as you share

b)

allowed once you've cleaned up

c)

encouraged

d)

forbidden

39.
Which of the following IS considered safety equipment in our classroom?
a)
Eyewash Station
b)
Emergency Shower
c)
Fire Extinguisher
d)
All of the Above.
40.

The proper was to dispose of liquids is

a)

down the drain

b)

as instructed by the teacher

c)

out the window

d)

put them back in the container you got them from

41.

Do not place hot glassware into cold water because . . .

a)

It may spill

b)

It will break

42.

Identify a situation that would require the use of a fire blanket.

a)

When it is snowing outside.

b)

When someone's hair or clothing has caught on fire.

c)

When you need to take a nap.

d)

large fire like house fires.

43.

How do you carry scissors or other sharp objects?

a)

Hold by the handle.

b)

keep turning them around in your hands.

c)

Hold with the point down.

44.

What should you do in the case of a fire drill.

a)

Calmly and quietly exit the classroom in the direction of the red arrow. Line up outside with your classmates.

b)

Get out of the classroom as quickly as you can and run to the front of the school

c)

Run down the hallway and make sure all students have exited the building and then run out the side door.

d)

Lock yourselves inside the classroom and text your parents to come and get you..

45.

When working with an electrical device, you should. . .

a)

make sure your area is dry

b)

check the cord for damage

c)

use the device as instructed

d)

all of the above

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