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WorksheetsScience Process Skills
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 42mins
The logical process of passing from observations and axioms to generalizations.
Technology
Replication
Inference
Theory
The repetition of a test or complete experiment
Hypothesis
Model
Theory
Replication
A descriptive statement or equation that reliably predicts events under certain conditions
Law
Graph
Science
Investigation
secondary or vertical axis of a system of coordinates, points along which have a value of zero for all other coordinates
Y-Axis
X-Axis
Graph
Model
A diagram representing a system of connections or interrelations among two or more things by a number of distinctive dots, lines, bars, etc.
X-Axis
Y-Axis
Graph
Data
Are information gathered by observation or experimentation that can be used in calculating or reasoning
Data
Graph
Model
X-Axis
A variable that stands alone and isn’t changed by other variables you are trying to measure
Model
Observation
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation
Observation
Data
Hypothesis
Theory
Organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions. Investigations which are often done in a laboratory
Science
Theory
Hypothesis
Experiment
Systematic study of the natural events and conditions and it is the logical, structured way of thinking about the world
Graph
Data
Theory
Science
Observations, measurements and other types of data that scientists gather. Scientists use these data to support scientific explanations
Experiment
Investigation
Empirical Evidence
Science
Systematic examination or research
Data
Investigation
Control Group
Law
What changes as a result of the independent variable manipulation in experiments. Response variable that responds to a change in another variable
Data
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
X-Axis
Process of obtaining information by using the senses
Observation
Theory
Hypothesis
Variable
Representation of an object or process that allows scientists to study something in greater detail.
Theory
Model
Law
Inference
horizontal axis of a system of coordinates, points along which have a value of zero for all other coordinates.
Data
Graph
Y-Axis
X-Axis
carefully thought-out explanation for observations of the natural world that has been constructed using the scientific method
Theory
Law
Hypothesis
Replication
remains unchanged or held constant to prevent its effects on the outcome
Replication
Variable
Theory
Control Group
Repetition is multiple trials, when replication is when you redo the entire experiment.
Inference
Graph
Repetition
Technology
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
Technology
Inference
Law
Theory
Science comes from the latin word that means
power
common sense
knowledge
ignorance
What is a process used by scientists to study the wolrd around them. It can also be tested whether any statement is accurate.
observations
scientific method
variables
research
Using your five senses and gathering evidence
variables
scientific method
experiment
observations
What is a possible explanation for a set of observtions or an answer to a scientific question. It must be testable and measurable.
hypothesis
independent variable
dependent variable
observations
Factors that change in an experiment
research
scientific method
variables
observations
What is the variable that is tested and changed by the scientist.
dependent variable
independent variable
controlled variable
scientific method
What is the variable that is measured by the scientist and changes as a result of the independent variable.
independent variable
controlled variable
dependent variable
scientific method
What is the variables that are kept the same (constant) throughout the entire experiment.
scientific method
independent variable
dependent variable
controlled variable
variable that remain the same
constant
hypothesis
dependent variable
independent variable
What tests the hypothesis
experiment
variables
scientific method
controlled variable
facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations
scientific method
hypothesis
variables
data
organized way to collect and record your observations
data table
independent variable
dependent variable
controlled variable
to show a relationship between variables tha changes over time.
circle graph
line graph
bar graph
data
when data can be expressed as percentages of a whole which is equal to 100 percent of the data.
circle graph
line graph
bar graph
variable
a type of graph in which the lengths of the bars used to represent and compare data.
line graph
circle graph
bar graph
observations
describe any relationships observed in the findings and relate them to their hypothesis.
summarize
patterns
variables
data
looking for similarities, differences, trends and other realtionships in data
conclusion
data table
patterns
summarize
the process of interpreting the meaning of the data collected, organized, and displayed in the form of a table or graph.
data analysis
patterns
summarize
conclusion
the distance between two points
mass
length
volume
temperature
the amount of 3-D space an object occupies.
volume
mass
length
temperature
the amount of matter (particle) in an object
mass
length
temperature
volume
measurement of kinetic (motion) energy of particles in an object
volume
mass
temperature
length
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
summarize
patterns
variables
inference
What is the scientific method?
a scientific way to design a graph
a list of materials
a process used by scientists to explore observations
a process for students to have fun
What is a hypothesis?
a prediction about what will happen during the lab
the conclusion to an experiment
the gathering or materials
an explanation of the data
What is the final step of the scientific method?
test your hypothesis
do research
ask a question
communicate your results
A prediction can be written using "If ___, then ___."
true
false
Which part of the scientific method is being represented? I am wondering if gummy worms expand quicker in water, milk, juice, or vinegar.
ask a question
research
reporting data
completing the experiment
Noticing that sugar tastes sweet is a(n) _____.
hypothesis
inference
qualitative observation
quantitative observation
Counting the number of cookies on a plate is a(n) _____.
hypothesis
inference
qualitative observation
quantitative observation
A summary of what you have learned from a specific experiment is called a(n) _____.
hypothesis
conclusion
inquiry
law
In science, a hypothesis must be
correct.
manipulated.
controlled.
testable.
Any information that is gathered with the senses is
a fact.
evidence.
an observation.
an investigation.
The candy was sour.
Qualitative
Quantitative
The bug was 5cm long.
Qualitative
Quantitative
The clouds are grey and ground is wet.
qualitative
quantitative
It makes a loud crackling sound.
Qualitative
Quantitative
The flower has 6 petals.
Qualitative
Quantitative
The center of the flower is yellow and fuzzy.
qualitative data
quantitative data
The flower is 8 cm tall.
qualitative data
quantitative data
What is the dependent variable?
The speed of a car and the amount of time it takes to get to your destination.
The speed of a car
The amount of time it takes to get to your destination
What is the independent variable?
Time spent studying and your test score.
Time spent studying
Test score
What is the dependent variable?
The amount of donuts to order and the number of students in the class.
The amount of donuts to order
The number of students in the class
What is the independent variable?
Icecream sales and the temperature outside.
Icecream sales
Temperature outside
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.
independent
dependent
How long you sleep affects your test score. Identify the dependent variable.
length of sleep
test score
What is an Independent Variable?
It is what "I" change in the experiment.
It is what is measured or observed
It is something that stays the same.
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.
The growth of the plant
Amount of Sunlight
Amount of Water
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.)
The amount of water
The growth of the plant
The amount of sunlight
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.
How much the cows weigh
The amount of growth hormone
How much the cows eat.
Controll variables
The things that are kept the same to ensure the results are due to the experiment is called..
Constant
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Are you confident in being able to place the SEVEN steps of the scientific method that we learned in class, in order?
YES!
Kind of...
I'm going to log off and practice now.
Nah.
What is an example of an inference?
It is going to rain later today.
The clouds are dark gray.
The temperature is 67 degrees Fahrenheit.
All of these are examples of inferences.
