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Science Process Skills

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The logical process of passing from observations and axioms to generalizations.

a)

Technology

b)

Replication

c)

Inference

d)

Theory

2.

The repetition of a test or complete experiment

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Model

c)

Theory

d)

Replication

3.

A descriptive statement or equation that reliably predicts events under certain conditions

a)

Law

b)

Graph

c)

Science

d)

Investigation

4.

secondary or vertical axis of a system of coordinates, points along which have a value of zero for all other coordinates

a)

Y-Axis

b)

X-Axis

c)

Graph

d)

Model

5.

A diagram representing a system of connections or interrelations among two or more things by a number of distinctive dots, lines, bars, etc.

a)

X-Axis

b)

Y-Axis

c)

Graph

d)

Data

6.

Are information gathered by observation or experimentation that can be used in calculating or reasoning

a)

Data

b)

Graph

c)

Model

d)

X-Axis

7.

 A variable that stands alone and isn’t changed by other variables you are trying to measure

a)

Model

b)

Observation

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

Independent Variable

8.

A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation

a)

Observation

b)

Data

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Theory

9.

Organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions. Investigations which are often done in a laboratory

a)

Science

b)

Theory

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Experiment

10.

Systematic study of the natural events and conditions and it is the logical, structured way of thinking about the world

a)

Graph

b)

Data

c)

Theory

d)

Science

11.

Observations, measurements and other types of data that scientists gather. Scientists use these data to support scientific explanations

a)

Experiment

b)

Investigation

c)

Empirical Evidence

d)

Science

12.

Systematic examination or research

a)

Data

b)

Investigation

c)

Control Group

d)

Law

13.

 What changes as a result of the independent variable manipulation in experiments. Response variable that responds to a change in another variable

a)

Data

b)

Independent Variable

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

X-Axis

14.

Process of obtaining information by using the senses

a)

Observation

b)

Theory

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Variable

15.

Representation of an object or process that allows scientists to study something in greater detail.

a)

Theory

b)

Model

c)

Law

d)

Inference

16.

horizontal axis of a system of coordinates, points along which have a value of zero for all other coordinates.

a)

Data

b)

Graph

c)

Y-Axis

d)

X-Axis

17.

 carefully thought-out explanation for observations of the natural world that has been constructed using the scientific method

a)

Theory

b)

Law

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Replication

18.

remains unchanged or held constant to prevent its effects on the outcome

a)

Replication

b)

Variable

c)

Theory

d)

Control Group

19.

Repetition is multiple trials, when replication is when you redo the entire experiment.

a)

Inference

b)

Graph

c)

Repetition

d)

Technology

20.

the application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life or, as it is sometimes phrased, to the change and manipulation of the human environment

a)

Technology

b)

Inference

c)

Law

d)

Theory

21.

Science comes from the latin word that means

a)

power

b)

common sense

c)

knowledge

d)

ignorance

22.

What is a process used by scientists to study the wolrd around them. It can also be tested whether any statement is accurate.

a)

observations

b)

scientific method

c)

variables

d)

research

23.

Using your five senses and gathering evidence

a)

variables

b)

scientific method

c)

experiment

d)

observations

24.

What is a possible explanation for a set of observtions or an answer to a scientific question. It must be testable and measurable.

a)

hypothesis

b)

independent variable

c)

dependent variable

d)

observations

25.

Factors that change in an experiment

a)

research

b)

scientific method

c)

variables

d)

observations

26.

What is the variable that is tested and changed by the scientist.

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

controlled variable

d)

scientific method

27.

What is the variable that is measured by the scientist and changes as a result of the independent variable.

a)

independent variable

b)

controlled variable

c)

dependent variable

d)

scientific method

28.

What is the variables that are kept the same (constant) throughout the entire experiment.

a)

scientific method

b)

independent variable

c)

dependent variable

d)

controlled variable

29.

variable that remain the same

a)

constant

b)

hypothesis

c)

dependent variable

d)

independent variable

30.

What tests the hypothesis

a)

experiment

b)

variables

c)

scientific method

d)

controlled variable

31.

facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations

a)

scientific method

b)

hypothesis

c)

variables

d)

data

32.

organized way to collect and record your observations

a)

data table

b)

independent variable

c)

dependent variable

d)

controlled variable

33.

to show a relationship between variables tha changes over time.

a)

circle graph

b)

line graph

c)

bar graph

d)

data

34.

when data can be expressed as percentages of a whole which is equal to 100 percent of the data.

a)

circle graph

b)

line graph

c)

bar graph

d)

variable

35.

a type of graph in which the lengths of the bars used to represent and compare data.

a)

line graph

b)

circle graph

c)

bar graph

d)

observations

36.

describe any relationships observed in the findings and relate them to their hypothesis.

a)

summarize

b)

patterns

c)

variables

d)

data

37.

looking for similarities, differences, trends and other realtionships in data

a)

conclusion

b)

data table

c)

patterns

d)

summarize

38.

the process of interpreting the meaning of the data collected, organized, and displayed in the form of a table or graph.

a)

data analysis

b)

patterns

c)

summarize

d)

conclusion

39.

the distance between two points

a)

mass

b)

length

c)

volume

d)

temperature

40.

the amount of 3-D space an object occupies.

a)

volume

b)

mass

c)

length

d)

temperature

41.

the amount of matter (particle) in an object

a)

mass

b)

length

c)

temperature

d)

volume

42.

measurement of kinetic (motion) energy of particles in an object

a)

volume

b)

mass

c)

temperature

d)

length

43.

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

a)

summarize

b)

patterns

c)

variables

d)

inference

44.

What is the scientific method?

a)

a scientific way to design a graph

b)

a list of materials

c)

a process used by scientists to explore observations

d)

a process for students to have fun

45.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

a prediction about what will happen during the lab

b)

the conclusion to an experiment

c)

the gathering or materials

d)

an explanation of the data

46.

What is the final step of the scientific method?

a)

test your hypothesis

b)

do research

c)

ask a question

d)

communicate your results

47.

A prediction can be written using "If ___, then ___."

a)

true

b)

false

48.

Which part of the scientific method is being represented? I am wondering if gummy worms expand quicker in water, milk, juice, or vinegar.

a)

ask a question

b)

research

c)

reporting data

d)

completing the experiment

49.

Noticing that sugar tastes sweet is a(n) _____.

a)

hypothesis

b)

inference

c)

qualitative observation

d)

quantitative observation

50.

Counting the number of cookies on a plate is a(n) _____.

a)

hypothesis

b)

inference

c)

qualitative observation

d)

quantitative observation

51.

A summary of what you have learned from a specific experiment is called a(n) _____.

a)

hypothesis

b)

conclusion

c)

inquiry

d)

law

52.

In science, a hypothesis must be

a)

correct.

b)

manipulated.

c)

controlled.

d)

testable.

53.

Any information that is gathered with the senses is

a)

a fact.

b)

evidence.

c)

an observation.

d)

an investigation.

54.

The candy was sour.

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

55.

The bug was 5cm long.

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

56.

The clouds are grey and ground is wet.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

57.
I caught a fifteen foot shark.
a)
Qualitative data
b)
Quantitative data
58.
The plant has purple flowers on it.
a)
Qualitative data
b)
Quantitative data
59.

It makes a loud crackling sound.

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

60.

The flower has 6 petals.

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

61.

The center of the flower is yellow and fuzzy.

a)

qualitative data

b)

quantitative data

62.

The flower is 8 cm tall.

a)

qualitative data

b)

quantitative data

63.

What is the dependent variable?

The speed of a car and the amount of time it takes to get to your destination.

a)

The speed of a car

b)

The amount of time it takes to get to your destination

64.

What is the independent variable?

Time spent studying and your test score.

a)

Time spent studying

b)

Test score

65.

What is the dependent variable?

The amount of donuts to order and the number of students in the class.

a)

The amount of donuts to order

b)

The number of students in the class

66.

What is the independent variable?

Icecream sales and the temperature outside.

a)

Icecream sales

b)

Temperature outside

67.

Your friends invite you to a party and you decide to attend, but you're worried that staying out too long will affect how well you do on your geometry test tomorrow morning. Your exam score is the __________ variable.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

68.

How long you sleep affects your test score. Identify the dependent variable.

a)

length of sleep

b)

test score

69.

What is an Independent Variable?

a)

It is what "I" change in the experiment.

b)

It is what is measured or observed

c)

It is something that stays the same.

70.

Scenario: You want to test whether water helps to improve plant growth. What is the Independent Variable? (Remember: Independent Variables are what "I"change in the experiment.

a)

The growth of the plant

b)

Amount of Sunlight

c)

Amount of Water

71.

Scenario: You want to test whether water improves the growth of plants. What is the Dependent variable? (Remember: Dependent Variables are what you are measuring or observing.)

a)

The amount of water

b)

The growth of the plant

c)

The amount of sunlight

72.

Scenario: You want to test whether growth hormone helps to create bigger cows. What is the Independent Variable? (Remember: Independent Variables are what "I"change in the experiment.

a)

How much the cows weigh

b)

The amount of growth hormone

c)

How much the cows eat.

73.
The variables in an experiment that stay the same are the - 
a)
IV
b)
DV
c)

Controll variables

74.

The things that are kept the same to ensure the results are due to the experiment is called..

a)

Constant

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Independent Variable

75.
The variable that is being tested, counted, or measured and is responding to the independent variable is known as 
a)
Control
b)
Constant
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Dependent Variable
76.
Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid? What is the independent variable?
a)
Brand of paper towel
b)
Amount of water absorbed
77.
What is the first step in the scientific method?
a)
Make an observation --> Question
b)
Design and conduct an experiment
c)
Make an hypothesis
d)
Share your results
78.
A testable prediction about a scientific investigation is a(n)
a)
Question
b)
Observation
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Experiment
79.

Are you confident in being able to place the SEVEN steps of the scientific method that we learned in class, in order?

a)

YES!

b)

Kind of...

c)

I'm going to log off and practice now.

d)

Nah.

80.

What is an example of an inference?

a)

It is going to rain later today.

b)

The clouds are dark gray.

c)

The temperature is 67 degrees Fahrenheit.

d)

All of these are examples of inferences.