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Science Investigatory Project

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The factors in an experiment that change or can be changed. 
a)
variables
b)
quantitative data
c)
hypothesis
d)
steps
2.
This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist. 
a)
dependent (responding) variable
b)
independent (manipulated) variable
c)
observations
d)
control group
3.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
4.
What are the procedures within your experiment?
a)
the conclusion to your experiment
b)
the supplies you use
c)
step by step directions of how to complete your experiment
d)
procedures are procedures
5.

Why is the working title important?

a)

It gives you the variables of the study.

b)

It is important since it helps you focus on the direction and perspective of your current study.

c)

It contains the purpose and value of the study.

d)

It provides the readers the keywords and lets them know if they can use your research.

6.

Which of the following best describes a research background?

a)

A research background outlines the focus and purpose of the current study based on existing literature.

b)

A background of the study uses findings from previous research to relate variables and prove arguments.

c)

A research background is focused on general and specific research questions.

d)

A research background discusses theories, concepts, and operational definitions used in the study.

7.

Which of the following best describes a good research question? A good research question...

a)

predicts the outcomes of the study

b)

highlights data collection procedures

c)

specifies the variables to be studied

d)

summarizes the background of the study

8.

Which of the following can be avoided by citing the sources used in the research paper?

a)

data fabrication

b)

falsification

c)

plagiarism

d)

data error

9.

Diana saw black smoke coming from a window of a neighbor. This statement is an example of a/an _________

a)

Investigatory Project

b)

Observation

c)

Theory

d)

Laws

10.

Liza has a hypothesis regarding the effect of sunlight in her garden plants.What must she do to test her hypothesis?

a)

Observe the problem

b)

Formulate

c)

Explain

d)

Experiment