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WorksheetsINT SCI Unit 00 - (Hopefully) Prior Knowledge Review- Mr. B.
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 52mins
The one variable in an experiment that is purposely changed by the scientist is the________________.
dependent variable
independent variable
data
control group
Does changing the scent of a brand of dog food affect how much the dog eats?
Which variable is the part in red?
independent
dependent
Does changing the scent of a brand of dog food affect how much the dog eats?
Which variable is the part in red?
independent (IV)
dependent (DV)
The candy was sour.
Qualitative Data
Quantitative Data
What are all the things that are kept the same in an experiment?
controls
data
constants (controlled variables)
independent variables
Jane Goodall recorded 40 chimps living in a community, this is ____ data.
quantitative
qualitative
What tool do we use to measure mass?
graduated cylinder
beaker
ruler
Triple Beam Balance
Rene grew bacteria from the mouth on special plates in the laboratory. She placed drops of different types of mouthwash on bacteria on each plate is an example of what step?
question
experiment
form a hypothesis
analysis/conclusion
Justin wondered if dyes could be taken out of plant leaves, flowers, and stems is a(n) example of what step?
question
experiment
form a hypothesis
analysis/conclusions
How many variables do we want to test/change during a controlled experiment?
1
2
3
4
A custodian notices some dirty tables and wants to know which cleaner is the best to use. He tests three different cleaners and looks at how well they clean compared to tap water. What is the independent variable?
type of cleaner
tap water
An experiment is being done to determine how light affects the growth of small zinnia plants. One plant is placed in full sunlight, the second in a shaded area, the third in an unlit closet. What is the independent variable in the experiment?
the amount of light
plant in the closet
The two groups in a controlled experiment are -
Control Group
Experimental Group (Test)
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant(s)
A custodian notices some dirty tables and wants to know which cleaner is the best to use. He tests three different cleaners and looks at how well they clean compared to tap water. What is the control group?
type of cleaner
tap water
If Jeff is taller than Troy,
and Troy is taller than Annie,
then Annie is the shortest.
TRUE
FALSE
If my dog goes for a walk before breakfast,
and my dog eats breakfast before playing with toys,
then my dog goes for a walk before playing with toys.
TRUE
FALSE
If the large candles smell better than the medium candles,
and the medium candles smell better than the small candles,
then the large candles smell the best.
TRUE
FALSE
If the blue blanket is warmer than the red blanket,
and the red blanket is warmer than the green blanket,
then the red blanket is the least warm.
TRUE
FALSE
If the red pencil is longer than the blue pencil,
and the blue pencil is longer than the yellow pencil,
then the red pencil is the shortest.
TRUE
FALSE
If my dog Pumpkin loves cheese more than peanut butter,
and my dog Pumpkin loves peanut butter more than dog treats,
then my dog Pumpkin loves peanut butter the most.
TRUE
FALSE
21
23
25
27
2 x 4 = 4 x 2
True
False
If Jeff is taller than Troy,
and Troy is taller than Annie,
then Annie is the shortest.
TRUE
FALSE
A way to display data that represents percentages of numerical data is a
line graph
pie chart
bar graph
SI measurement
Data based on numerical findings is
quantitative
qualitative
SI measurement
observation
The first step to carrying out scientific provesses; involves using at least one of the five senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell)
inference
observation
constant
data
A way to display data that represents changes in numerical data.
pie chart
line graph
bar graph
SI measurement
A testable statement that relies on information gathered from observations and inferences.
hypothesis
theory
inference
observation
A way to display categorial data to represent differences between sets of numerical data.
pie chart
line graph
SI measurement
bar graph
The part in an experiment that remains the same throughout.
constant
independent variable
dependent variable
control group
Data drawn from the 5 senses.
quantitative
qualitative
SI measurement
control group
International system of units; modern metric system used in scientific experiments and data analysis.
independent variable
dependent variable
control group
SI measurement
A tall thin tool used to measure liquids usually to the nearest mL.
beaker
test tube
SI measurement
graduated cylinder
When applying Occam's Razor to the following incident, which explanation is most likely to be true?
A dog owner comes home to the trash can tipped over and trash is scattered on the floor.
someone broke in and sorted through the trash can
the cat from next door snuck in and tipped over the trash and framed the dog
the dog tipped the trash can over
Doc Brown was looking for fuel for his Delorean
After the discovery of a new plant, botanists look at how it fits in with the known family tree of plants. Eventually it is put into an existing family of plants, or a new family is added to the kingdom of plants.
Theorizing
Experimenting
Classifying
None of These
