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Gen Sci A: The Scientific Method

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An experiment is used to test a____________________.

a)

hypothesis

b)

scientific law

c)

theory

d)

model

2.

In an experiment, the scientist will manipulate the __________ variable in the _________ group.

a)

dependent, control

b)

dependent, experimental

c)

independent, control

d)

independent, experimental

3.

An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of fertilizer on the growth of plants. What is the dependent variable in this experiment?

a)

temperature

b)

growth of the plants

c)

type of fertilizer

d)

amount of light

4.

When we collect Information using the five senses and/or scientific tools you are making _______________________.

a)

observations

b)

inferences

c)

collecting data

d)

resources

5.

What is the purpose of the control group in an experiment?

a)

To test a new treatment or variable

b)

To serve as a baseline or comparison group

c)

To ensure that you prove your hypothesis

d)

To have people to talk to while you experiment

6.

What is an educated guess based upon research in a scientific experiment, and must include the independent and dependent variables of the experiment.

a)

observations

b)

hypothesis

c)

conclusion

d)

data

7.

The explanation of the results from an experiment is called the _____________________.

a)

experiment

b)

data

c)

hypothesis

d)

conclusion

8.

What is the procedure used to test a hypothesis?

a)

observations

b)

predictions

c)

conclusions

d)

experiment

9.

What is the name of the group in the experiment that does not receive the treatment?

a)

experimental

b)

control

c)

variable

d)

data

10.

What is the name of the group in the experiment that receives the treatment?

a)

experimental

b)

control

c)

observation

d)

data