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Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.
a)
change
b)
keep the same
c)
experiment with
d)
investigate
2.

In a controlled experiment, the variable that is changed to test the hypothesis is called the –

a)

Controlled Variable

b)

Responsive Variable

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

Independent Variable

3.
The measurable factor in an experiment is known as the: 
a)
Control
b)
Independent Variable
c)
Constant
d)
Dependent Variable
4.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
5.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
6.

The hallway is warmer than the science room. What type of observation is this?

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

7.

There are 2 windows in the classroom. What type of observation is this?

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

8.

Which step of the scientific method is a summary of what we learned and either supports or disproves the hypothesis?

a)

Conclusion

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Purpose

d)

Experiment

9.

Which type of observation describes the quality of an object using adjectives?

a)

Quantitative Observation

b)

Classification

c)

Qualitative Observation

d)

Prediction

10.

Which step of the scientific method uses an "If...Then..." statement to provide a possible answer to the question?

a)

Purpose

b)

Research

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Conclusion

11.

Which type of variable must always stay the same in order to make the experiment accurate?

a)

Controlled Variable

b)

Manipulated Variable

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

Responding Variable

12.

In which step of the scientific method do we state the problem or scientific question?

a)

Analysis

b)

Conclusion

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Purpose

13.

What is the correct order of the scientific method?

a)

Purpose, Hypothesis Research, Experiment, Analysis & Conclusion

b)

Research, Purpose, Analysis, Hypothesis, Experiment & Conclusion

c)

Purpose, Experiment, Analysis, Research, Hypothesis, & Conclusion

d)

Purpose, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis & Conclusion

14.

In which step of the scientific method do we state the problem or scientific question?

a)

Analysis

b)

Conclusion

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Purpose

15.

Which type of observation uses numbers or measurements?

a)

Quantitative

b)

Qualitative

c)

Variable

d)

Inference

16.

In which step of the scientific method do we test our hypothesis by following a specific list of steps?

a)

Purpose

b)

Experiment

c)

Analysis

d)

Hypothesis

17.

What is it called when the scientist changes something to see if it makes a difference?

a)

Control

b)

Classify

c)

Research

d)

Variable

18.

In which step of the scientific method do we talk to experts, read books, and look online for what work has already been done?

a)

Purpose

b)

Research

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Analysis

19.

What is an educated guess, opinion, or explanation of an observation?

a)

Prediction

b)

Observation

c)

Inference

d)

Scientific question

20.

These are made using your 5 senses and are always true.

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Observation

c)

Prediction

d)

Inference

21.

What do scientists do when they make a forecast of what will happen in the future?

a)

Inference

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Classification

d)

Prediction

22.

Which step of the scientific method provides graphs and charts to process the information (numbers, etc.) we've gathered?

a)

Experiment

b)

Analysis

c)

Conclusion

d)

None of these

23.

The process scientists use to solve problems and conduct experiments.

a)

Scientific Method

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Experiment

d)

Observation

24.

How many variables can you change in a controlled experiment?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

7

25.

The sky is usually blue during the day. What type of observation is this?

a)

Quantitative

b)

This is not an observation it is an opinion.

c)

Qualitative

d)

None of these

26.

It is cold outside the temperature is 23 degrees Fahrenheit. What type of observation is this?

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

c)

Both Qualitative & Quantitative

d)

Neither Qualitative or Quantitative

27.
What units should be used with the reading on this scientific tool?
a)
Milliliter
b)
Liter
c)
centimeter
d)
gram
28.
Measure to the nearest milliliter.
a)
73 mL
b)
73.0 mL
c)
76 mL
d)
76.1 mL
29.
Read this graduated cylinder to the nearest tenth of a milliliter
a)
21.5 
b)
22.5
c)
20
d)
21
30.

Which step of the scientific method is this example-

Container #: State of Water: Height:

1- water =14.0 mL, ice =14.8 mL

2-water=20.0 mL, ice= 20.8 mL

3-water= 24.0 mL, ice=24.9 mL

a)

question

b)

hypothesis

c)

experiment

d)

data

e)

conclusion

31.

Quantitative data includes:

a)

a written description

b)

a color

c)

a number

d)

a smell

32.

The factor being tested or changed by the scientist is called:

a)

Conclusions

b)

Variables

c)

Control Group

d)

Constants

33.
A possible answer to a scientific question
a)
Independent variable
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Observation
d)
Scientific inquiry
34.
Information that you gather with your senses.
a)
observation
b)
variable
c)
hypothesis
d)
testable question
35.
In the penny lab, which group was considered the experimental group?
a)
plain water because it contains the variable being tested
b)
soapy water because it contains the variable being tested
c)
plain water because it does NOT contain the variable being tested
d)
soapy water because it does NOT contain the variable being tested
36.
In the penny lab, which group was considered the control group?
a)
plain water because it contains the variable being tested
b)
soapy water because it contains the variable being tested
c)
plain water because it does NOT contain the variable being tested
d)
soapy water because it does NOT contain the variable being tested
37.
Nick wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water. Identify the dependent variable. 
a)
amount of water
b)
temperature of water
c)
size of ice cube
d)
height of ice cube
38.
Nick wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water. Identify the independent variable. 
a)
amount of water
b)
temperature of water
c)
size of ice cube
d)
height of ice cube
39.
 In a controlled experiment, the variable that is changed to test the hypothesis is called the...
a)
Controlled Variable
b)
Responsive Variable
c)
Dependent Variable
d)
Independent Variable
40.
A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.
a)
dependent
b)
independent

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