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Scientific Method

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 2hrs 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
2.
The factors in an experiment that can be changed. 
a)
variables
b)
quantitative data
c)
hypothesis
d)
steps
3.
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
4.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
5.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
6.
A broad and comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true; it is supported by much evidence.
a)
hypothesis
b)
theory
c)
guess
d)
fact
7.

Scientific methods includes:

a)

only sampling

b)

experiments, and observations

c)

experiments, observations, surveys and sampling

8.
An organized procedure used by scientists to test a hypothesis. 
a)
scientific method
b)
experiment
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
9.
Why is it important to collect data?
a)
because
b)
it gives you busy work
c)
They are magically delicious
d)
in order to share your results with others
10.
If you wanted to measure an objects' length, which would you use?
a)
A triple balance
b)
A compound microscope
c)
A yard stick
d)
A meter stick
11.
Why would we use the metric system?
a)
It's based on the number 10
b)
Scientists, engineers, and the rest of the world uses it
c)
We are not used to it.
d)
Both a & b
12.

What is an observation?

a)

Something you measure or detect with your senses.

b)

The way you feel about something

c)

An educated guess

d)

A theory that has been disproved

13.

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?

14.
Which one is not in the metric system?
a)
Kilometer
b)
Yard
c)
Centimeter
d)
Meter
15.
What measurement is not part of the metric system?
a)
millimiter
b)
centimeter
c)
meter
d)
inch
16.

Which units are the BASE units in the metric system? Check all that apply.

a)

Meters

b)

Liters

c)

Grams

d)

Inches

e)

Miles

17.

What scientific tool is used to measure volume of liquids, such as water and chemicals?

a)

Meter Stick

b)

Ruler

c)

Graduated Cylinder

d)

Triple Beam Balance

18.

What scientific tool is used to measure the mass of an object like a beaker?

a)

Meter Stick

b)

Ruler

c)

Graduated Cylinder

d)

Triple Beam Balance

19.

Which unit below is the largest?

a)

Kilogram

b)

Gram

c)

Centigrams

d)

Milligrams

20.

Which unit below is the SMALLEST?

a)

Kilometer

b)

Millimeters

c)

Meters

d)

Centimeters

21.

What are observations that are measured or counted called?

a)

qualitative data

b)

quantitative data

22.

What are observations made using our five senses called?

a)

qualitative data

b)

quantitative data

23.

What type of graph would you make to show how many of your classmates were born in each month of the year?

a)

line

b)

bar

c)

circle

d)

scatter plot

24.
How many more people have purple for a favorite color than red?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
7
d)
9
25.

You need to take a survey at school to see which type of lunch food is most preferred by 7th grade students.


Which type of graph would be best to display the data?

a)

Line Graph

b)

Bar Graph or Pie Chart

c)

Scatter Plot

d)

Funnel Chart

26.

A sneaky student wants to impress his parents by showing them a graph of his performance progress on the last 5 science tests.


Which graph should he use to impress his parents?

a)

Graph 1

b)

Graph 2

c)

Neither

d)

Both

27.

The one factor that a scientist controls during an experiment. This goes on the x-axis.

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Dependent Variable

28.

The variable that is measured. It goes on the y-axis.

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Dependent Variable

29.

When should a bar graph be used?

a)

When comparing parts of a whole

b)

When showing change over time

c)

When comparing data between different groups of categories

d)

Whenever you want

30.

When should a line graph be used?

a)

When comparing parts of a whole

b)

When showing change over time

c)

When comparing data between different groups of categories

d)

Whenever you want

31.

What is the mean?

a)

The average value

b)

The middle item of data when

all the data is arranged in order.

c)

The most common number

d)

The difference between the

highest and lowest values in a set of numbers.

32.

What is the median?

a)

The average value

b)

The middle item of data when

all the data is arranged in order.

c)

The most common number

d)

The difference between the

highest and lowest values in a set of numbers.

33.

What is the mode?

a)

The average value

b)

The middle item of data when

all the data is arranged in order.

c)

The most common number

d)

The difference between the

highest and lowest values in a set of numbers.

34.

What is the range?

a)

The average value

b)

The middle item of data when

all the data is arranged in order.

c)

The most common number

d)

The difference between the

highest and lowest values in a set of numbers.

35.

What is the range of this data?


3,4,3,4,5,2,6,7,3,3

a)

3-7

b)

1-7

c)

1-10

d)

2-7

36.

What is the mode of this data?


3,4,3,4,5,2,6,7,3,3,

a)

3

b)

4

c)

2

d)

5

37.

What is the median of this data?


3,4,3,4,5,2,6,7,3,3

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

d)

3

38.

What is the mean of these numbers:


3, 5, 7, 9

a)

6

b)

24

c)

4

d)

8