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Review for Unit 1 Vocab Quick Check

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

things that are seen or measured using your senses (e.g. sight, smell) and/or tools (e.g. ruler, microscope, thermometer)

a)

theory

b)

observation

c)

independent variable

d)

controlled experiment

2.

a well-tested scientific explanation that is supported by evidence and widely accepted

a)

theory

b)

observation

c)

independent variable

d)

controlled experiment

3.

conclusion made based on an observation or the results of an experiment

a)

theory

b)

observation

c)

inference

d)

controlled experiment

4.

point of view is influenced by an opinion or assumption

a)

controlled experiment

b)

dinosaur

c)

theory

d)

biased

5.

a proposed explanation or answer to a question that can be tested using an experiment [if...then...]

a)

controlled experiment

b)

hypothesis

c)

independent variable

d)

dependent variable

6.

an experiment in which an independent variable (the cause) is changed and the dependent variable (the effect) is measured; any other variables are controlled (kept constant)

a)

controlled experiment

b)

hypothesis

c)

independent variable

d)

dependent variable

7.

the measurable effect you will observe (the data/results you will collect)

a)

controlled experiment

b)

hypothesis

c)

independent variable

d)

dependent variable

8.

the factor you manipulate / change in the experiment

a)

controlled experiment

b)

hypothesis

c)

independent variable

d)

dependent variable

9.

materials found in both groups - you will keep these constant in the experiment

a)

controlled experiment

b)

constants

c)

independent variable

d)

dependent variable

10.

group under normal conditions

a)

control group

b)

experimental group

11.

group(s) that receives the change (independent variable)

a)

control group

b)

experimental group

12.

CHOOSE ALL THE CORRECT CHOICES: How can you make an experiment better or more VALID?

a)

repeat it

b)

have a larger sample size

c)

use your opinion so the results are biased