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WorksheetsCH1: The Science of Biology
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This is the process of gathering information about events or processes in a careful, orderly way using our 5 senses
a)
data
b)
inference
c)
hypothesis
d)
observation
2.
This is a logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experiences
a)
inference
b)
hypothesis
c)
theory
d)
data
3.
This type of data involves numbers or measurements
a)
Quantitative Data
b)
Qualitative Data
4.
This type of data involves things that can not easily be measured, like description of things or events
a)
Quantitative Data
b)
Qualitative Data
5.
The variable that is purposefully changed (only 1 at a time)
a)
Independent Variable
b)
Dependent Variable
c)
Control Variable
6.
Which of the following are characteristics of all living things?
a)
ability to reproduce
b)
problem solve
c)
response to the environment
d)
care for offspring
7.
Which of the following statements about the image above is NOT an observation
a)
The organism has 4 legs
b)
The organism has red eyes
c)
The organism is poisonous
d)
The organism is about the size of a golf ball
8.
An experiment in which only one variable is changed is a(an) _____ experiment.
a)
controlled
b)
uncontrolled
9.
Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the independent variable
a)
Type of fertilizer
b)
Size of sunflower
c)
type of sun flower
10.
Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the dependent variable
a)
Type of fertilizer
b)
Size of sunflower
c)
Type of sunflower
11.
Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the independent variable?
a)
Type of car
b)
Skill of driving
c)
Age of student
12.
Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the dependent variable?
a)
Type of car
b)
Skill of driving
c)
Age of student
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