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Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
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Class
Date
1.
In an experiment, the one variable that is changed by the scientist is called the ______.
a)
independent variable
b)
dependent variable
c)
random variable
d)
controlled variable
2.
In an experiment, the factor that we observe and/or measure is called the ____.
a)
independent variable
b)
dependent variable
c)
random variable
d)
controlled variable
3.
What type of data is shown here?
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
4.
What type of data is shown here?
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
5.
A testable, possible explanation for a scientific question is called a(n) _____.
a)
theory
b)
random guess
c)
law
d)
hypothesis
6.
Observations that are made when you use your senses to gather information.
a)
manipulated
b)
quantitative
c)
qualitative
d)
operational
7.
Observations that are made with instruments such as rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, thermometers, timers, etc. and are measurable.
a)
manipulated
b)
quantitative
c)
qualitative
d)
operational
8.
An organized way to collect and record scientific observations is with a(n) _____.
a)
data table
b)
inference
c)
model
d)
definition
9.
Raccoons tend to have striped tails and black eye masks is an example of ____ data.
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
10.
There were seven boxes of cookies in the cupboard.
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
11.
A scientist studies how many days it takes people to get sick when eating different candies. What is the independent variable?
a)
eating
b)
days until sick
c)
the scientist
d)
candies
12.
A scientist studies how many days it takes people to get sick when eating different candies. What is the dependent variable?
a)
eating
b)
days until sick
c)
the scientist
d)
candies
13.
A scientist studies how many days it takes people to get sick when eating different candies. What is not a controlled variable?
a)
age of people
b)
candy type
c)
amount of candy
d)
time of eating
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