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Worksheets2021 Scientific Inquiry Test Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 38mins
An observation that uses numbers to describe is known as a _________________ observation.
quantitative
qualitative
An observation that uses words (letters) to describe is called a _________ observation?
quantitative
qualitative
Which of the following is an example of a qualitative observation?
The cat weighs 34 kg
The clouds look grey and dark
The girl can run 15 mph
There are 50 states in the USA
These kind of observations are made using measurement tools such as rulers, balances and thermometers.
Qualitative
Quantitative
Scientific
Is the following statement an observation or an inference?
The man is sitting by the fireplace.
Observation
Inference
Is the following statement an observation or an inference?
The man is warm.
Observation
Inference
Is the following statement an observation or an inference?
The man broke his ankle skiing.
Observation
Inference
Is the following statement an observation or an inference?
The man has a cast on his ankle.
Observation
Inference
The things in an experiment that are kept the same.
Comparison Variable
Constants/Controls
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
The variable that is intentionally changed by the scientist.
Constant
Control
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
The data being collected/measured by the scientist.
Control
Constant
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Ms. Lorick wants to see if studying time affects test scores. She gives all 4 classes the same assignment, but assigns different study times. What is a constant?
Study Times
Test Scores
Same Assignment
Ms. Lorick wants to see if studying time affects test scores. She gives all 4 classes the same assignment, but assigns different study times. What is the independent variable?
Study time
Test score
Same assignment
Ms. Lorick wants to see if studying time affects test scores. She gives all 4 classes the same assignment, but assigns different study times. What is the dependent variable?
Study time
Test Score
Same Assignment
A student wants to answer the question, "Does adding salt to water decrease the temperature at which it boils?" What is the independent variable?
Amount of salt
Temperature at which water boils
Amount of water
A student wants to answer the question, "Does adding salt to water decrease the temperature at which it boils?" What is the dependent variable?
amount of salt
Temperature at which water boils
same amount of water
In the following experiment, which of the choices below should be kept constant? "Three baseball players investigate to see who can throw a baseball the farthest. They mark off an area on the playground for their investigation."
Color of ball
Throwing order
Throwing spot
How many independent variables should be changed in an experiment?
1
2
as many as you want
0
When in the lab...
long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up
closed toe shoes should be worn
long hair should be pulled back
lab goggles should be on
All of the above
Choose the best hypothesis for "What effect does studying have on your test grade?"
If I study for longer, then my test grade will be better.
If I have a good test grade, then I will study.
Good grades are from studying.
If I study for longer, then my test grade will be better, because I will have had more time to learn the information.
Which of the following hypotheses is well written?
If I freeze a tennis ball, then it will not bounce as high, because the gas molecules inside the ball would be more condensed.
If a tennis ball is frozen, it won't bounce as high as one that is not frozen.
Frozen tennis balls will not bounce as high.
If I heat up a tennis ball it will bounce high
Which one is the best hypothesis?
If we moved one pumpkin into the fridge, then that pumpkin would last longer than the other pumpkins, because the bacteria that rot pumpkins do not live in cold temperatures.
If we moved one pumpkin into the fridge, then that pumpkin would turn red.
If we moved one pumpkin into the fridge, then that pumpkin would last longer than the other pumpkins.
We use what system of measurement when measuring in science?
metric system
English/Customary system
none of the above
all of the above
A graduated cylinder measures
time in seconds
mass in grams
length in meters
volume in liters
Volume is defined as _______.
The amount of matter something is made up of.
The amount of space something occupies.
The amount of liquid inside a container.
A stopwatch measures
time in seconds
mass in grams
length in meters
volume in liters
An electronic balance/triple beam balance measures
time in seconds
mass in grams
length in meters
volume in liters
A meter stick/measuring tape measures
time in seconds
mass in grams
length in meters
volume in liters
What is the mass?
568.3 g
481.2 g
379.3 g
370.3 g
What is the mass?
98.6 g
31.5 g
423.1 g
131.1 g
What is the mass?
356.4 g
98.8 g
178.5 g
85.4 g
What was the independent variable?
Day
Number of Dogs
Types of Dog
Owners
What was the dependent variable?
Day
Number of Dogs
Types of Dog
Owners
What was a possible research question based on the data in the graph?
What is the favorite activity of the kids?
How many students go swimming in the summer?
What is the student's favorite ice cream flavor?
How many cars were sold on Wednesday?
3
5
6
9
Predict how many hippos there will be in the year 2011.
36
50
91
12
What is the volume?
20 mL
46 mL
49 mL
50 mL
What is the volume?
25 mL
20 mL
10 mL
15 mL
Which of the following would be a testable research question?
Does the age and pattern of the tire affect the braking distance of a car?
Does the age of the tire affect the braking distance?
The tire is old and worn out.
The car takes 3 seconds to brake.
Which of the following would be a testable research question?
Does drinking coffee before a test help the student focus?
Does drinking coffee and eating breakfast before a test help the student focus?
Coffee increases the focus of the student.
If the student drinks coffee, then they will focus more while taking the test, because the caffeine wakes the students up.
What year had the most number of hippos in the population?
2006
2008
2010
