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WorksheetsScientific Method Study-guide
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 50mins
A hypothesis has to have which two words? (Select two)
If
Think
Due
Then
Which one is a good hypothesis?
If we add more soap to the mixture, then the mixture will bubble over.
We'll add more soap to the mixture, then it will bubble over.
If we add more soap to the mixture, the mixture will bubble over.
Which one is a good hypothesis?
If we drink more water, we'll be able to run faster.
We will drink more water, then we'll run faster.
If we drink more water, then we can run faster.
Which one is a good hypothesis?
If we mix blue and yellow water together, the water will turn green.
We'll mix blue and yellow water together, then the water will turn green.
If we mix blue and yellow water together, then the water will turn green.
Which one is the best hypothesis?
If we threw a pumpkin from a high building, then the pumpkin would smash into a million pieces on the sidewalk below.
If we threw a pumpkin from a high building, then the pumpkin would float into the sky.
If we threw a pumpkin from a high building, then the pumpkin would disappear.
Which one is the best hypothesis?
If we moved one pumpkin into the fridge, then that pumpkin would melt.
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.
When writing a hypothesis, what information do you fill in after THEN?
dependent variable
independent variable
how you know it will happen
anything good
A hypothesis is
a prediction about an experiment.
a statement of variables.
a phrase with scientific notation.
a testimonial of data.
What is the correct order...
If... Then... Because...
Because... If... Then...
If... Because... Then...
Then... If... Because...
What must happen with the dependent variable in a hypothesis?
It must be measurable.
It must be optional.
It must be clear.
It must resist change.
When writing your "because" section, you should...
write about your feelings.
briefly discuss the science facts behind your prediction.
write as much as you know about the independent variable
write a journal entry.
A hypothesis has to have which two words? (Select two)
If
Think
Due
Then
Which one is a good hypothesis?
If we add more soap to the mixture, then the mixture will bubble over.
We'll add more soap to the mixture, then it will bubble over.
If we add more soap to the mixture, the mixture will bubble over.
Which one is a good hypothesis?
If we drink more water, we'll be able to run faster.
We will drink more water, then we'll run faster.
If we drink more water, then we can run faster.
Which one is a good hypothesis?
If we mix blue and yellow water together, the water will turn green.
We'll mix blue and yellow water together, then the water will turn green.
If we mix blue and yellow water together, then the water will turn green.
Which one is the best hypothesis?
If we threw a pumpkin from a high building, then the pumpkin would smash into a million pieces on the sidewalk below.
If we threw a pumpkin from a high building, then the pumpkin would float into the sky.
If we threw a pumpkin from a high building, then the pumpkin would disappear.
Which one is the best hypothesis?
If we moved one pumpkin into the fridge, then that pumpkin would melt.
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.
When writing you hypothesis, what information follows IF?
dependent variable
how you know it will happen
independent variable
anything
When writing a hypothesis, what information do you fill in after THEN?
dependent variable
independent variable
how you know it will happen
anything good
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Hypothesize
Ask Questions
Test hypothesis
Communicate results
Possible explanation for an observation that can be tested.
Hypothesis
Scientific Law
Scientific theory
Critical Thinking
Choose the correct hypothesis for "What effect does studying have on your test grade?"
IF I study for hours, THEN my test grade will be better.
IF I have a good test grade, THEN I will study.
Good grades are from studying.
Choose the correct hypothesis for "How will exercising affect your health?"
IF you have better health, THEN you will exercise.
IF you exercise, THEN you will have better health.
Exercising means you're healthy.
A students was doing an experiment using the scientific method. Every three days the student plans to count the green leaves. Which would be a good hypothesis for this experiment?
If plants are placed in direct sunlight, then they will grow more green leaves.
If plants are places in bright light, then they will grow more green leaves than in dim light.
If plants are place in clay pots, then they will grow more green leaves than plastic pots.
If plants are in warmer temperatures, then they will grow more green leaves.
Which of the following is NOT a rule when writing a hypothesis?
It is testable
It is an if/then statement
it should restate the question
It is a prediction.
A hypothesis is
a prediction about an experiment.
a statement of variables.
a phrase with scientific notation.
a testimonial of data.
What is the correct order...
If... Then... Because...
Because... If... Then...
If... Because... Then...
Then... If... Because...
What must happen with the dependent variable in a hypothesis?
It must be measurable.
It must be optional.
It must be clear.
It must resist change.
When writing your "because" section, you should...
write about your feelings.
briefly discuss the science facts behind your prediction.
write as much as you know about the independent variable
write a journal entry.
Scientists form _________ hypothesis to answer questions.
accurate
short
mathematical
testable
According to the diagram, which question is being tested?
How does color of light affect plant growth?
How does the amount of fertilizer added to plants affect growth?
How will different amounts of water affect plant growth?
How does the type of soil affect plant growth?
Tyler is pulling this block of wood up a ramp. What would be the dependent (or responding) variable that he is measuring?
the weight of the wood block that is being pulled up the ramp by the spring scale in TYlers hand
the number of books stacked under the ramp that changes the angle and the height it travels
the amount of force needed to pull the wood block up the ramp that is measured by the spring scale
the friction of the wood against the ramp pushing against the wood block
A students was doing an experiment using the scientific method. Every three days the student plans to count the green leaves. Which would be a good hypothesis for this experiment?
If plants are placed in direct sunlight, then they will grow more green leaves.
If plants are places in bright light, then they will grow more green leaves than in dim light.
If plants are place in clay pots, then they will grow more green leaves than plastic pots.
If plants are in warmer temperatures, then they will grow more green leaves.
The process of making an educated guess with a supported reason.
Hypothesizing
Inferring
Predicting
Experimenting
The process of making an educated guess with a supported reason.
Hypothesizing
Inferring
Predicting
Experimenting
Scientists use their senses to observe their surroundings.
Observing
Classifying
Predicting
Inferring
An important processes that uses tools and equipment to find out the exact volume, length, density, width and height of object or things.
Measuring
Classifying
Experimenting
Hypothesizing
What do you call to an intelligent guess based on the senses?
Hypothesis
Inference
Interpolation
Conclusion
It is a planned procedure that is used to prove a certain explanation.
Experiment
Hypothesis
Inference
Interpolation
It is the process of predicting a phenomenon within a set of known results or values.
Interpolation
Prediction
Hypothesis
Inference
What step in the scientific method that makes the pupil research on their chosen topic?
Referring to Authority
Identifying the Problem
Asking an Appropriate Question
Keeping Records
Among the 9 steps of scientific method, which step does provide an answer to the original question, whether it is unsuccessful to prove its hypothesis?
Analyzing the Results
Developing a Conclusion
Conducting the Experiment
Developing a Hypothesis
Scientists should always maintain records of what they do during the course of their experiment.
True
False
What is an educated guess?
(a)
Pupils need not to formulate specific question about their chosen area of interest to be able to conduct an effective experiment
True
False
What is the heart of the scientific method?
Developing Hypothesis
Identifying the Problem
Developing a Conclusion
Conducting the Experiment
Do pupils need to conduct the experiment more than once to ensure that the results obtained are accurate and precise?
Yes, it's true.
No, it's false.
What step makes the pupils assemble and look over the available results in order to begin formulating a conclusion?
Analyzing Results
Repeating Experiment
Developing Conclusions
Keeping Records
It consists a series of steps that must be followed in conducting experiments.
(a)
