Free Printable Scientific Methods and Measurements

1.

The information you collect while doing your experiment is called

a)

conclusions

b)

data

c)

hypotheses

d)

procedures

2.

How many independent variables should you have in an experiment?

a)

two

b)

as many as possible

c)

four

d)

one

3.

What is an independent variable?

a)

What a scientist changes in an experiment to test their hypothesis

b)

What scientist measure to see if it responded to a change

c)

What happens when you do an experiment

d)

What you keep the same throughout all experimental groups

4.

At what temperature did bread mold the slowest?

a)

20

b)

40

c)

60

d)

80

5.

A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

a)

data

b)

theory

c)

hypothesis

d)

fact

6.

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

a)

answer

b)

experiment

c)

problem

d)

safety check

7.

A testable prediction about a scientific investigation is a(n)

a)

Question

b)

Observation

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Experiment

8.

If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?

a)

Number of cavities

b)

Amount of flossing

c)

Type of floss used

d)

Amount of brushing

9.

If I put on a higher factor sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?

a)

Severity of sunburn

b)

Factor of sunscreen

c)

Time spent in the sun

d)

Weather conditions

10.

The dependent variable is

a)

The variable that you change in an investigation

b)

The variable that you measure in an investigation

c)

A variable that you keep the same in an investigation

11.

The independent variable is

a)

The variable that you change in an investigation

b)

The variable that you measure in an investigation

c)

A variable that you keep the same in an investigation

12.

What is the purpose of controlled variables

a)

To control what happens in the investigation

b)

To make the investigation valid

c)

To make the investigation reliable

13.

In a table, the dependent variable goes

a)

In the first row

b)

In the second row

c)

In the first column

d)

In the second column

14.

For a graph, we need

a)

A title

b)

Axis labelled with units

c)

Independent variable on x-axis, dependent on y-axis

d)

All of the above

15.

Percentage of people who have different colour eyes. Which graph type is most appropriate

a)

Bar or column graph

b)

Scatter or line graph

c)

Pie chart

d)

None of these

16.

Tally of the type of pets owned by students in the class. Which graph type is most appropriate

a)

Bar or column graph

b)

Scatter or line graph

c)

Pie chart

d)

None of these

17.

Measuring the temperature of ice as it melts over time. Which graph type is most appropriate?

a)

Bar or column graph

b)

Scatter or line graph

c)

Pie chart

d)

None of these

18.

What is a constant/control in an experiment?

a)

Things that do not change in a experiment. It's the variable that stays the same. You can have many variables stay the same.

b)

It's the variables that the scientist changes in the experiment

c)

It's the variables that are being measured in an experiment

19.

Will a construction paper air plane fly faster than an airplane made from notebook paper? Choose the best hypothesis.

a)

If I make a paper airplane from notebook paper, then it will fly faster than construction paper.

b)

Yes.

c)

No.

d)

I think the construction paper air plane will fly faster.

20.

If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?

a)

True

b)

How fast you get to school

c)

Riding a bike or walking

d)

False

21.

If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?

a)

Scientific Method

b)

Studying

c)

Independent variable

d)

Test score

22.

Mr. S set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. What is the dependent variable?

a)

Distance traveled by the ball

b)

Height of the ramp

c)

Mass of the ball

23.

Mr. S set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.

a)

Distance traveled by the ball

b)

Height of the ramp

c)

Mass of the ball

24.

The “Normal” group in an experiment. You can COMPARE your results to this one (nothing happened to it).

Example: If you are testing the effect of the amount of water on plant growth, this group of plants receives the recommended amount of water.

a)

Constant

b)

Variable

c)

Control Group

d)

Experimental Group

25.

Which of the following instruments best to measure the thickness of paper?

a)

b)

c)

d)

26.

The SI unit for measuring mass is the
__?__.

a)

meter (m)

b)

liter (L)

c)

cubic meter (m³)

d)

kilogram (kg)

27.

Which of the following pairs of physical quantity and SI unit is correct ?

a)

Mass - SI unit : Gram

b)

Time - SI unit : Hour

c)

Electric current - SI unit : Volt

d)

Temperature - SI unit : Kelvin

28.

10mm is equal to

a)

1cm

b)

1m

c)

1dm

d)

10cm

29.

What is the base unit for measuring volume?

a)

liters

b)

meters

c)

grams

d)

seconds

30.

What is the SI unit of mass?

a)

liter

b)

joule

c)

candela

d)

kilogram

31.

1. The base unit for the length in metric system is:

a)

centimeters

b)

meters

c)

inches

d)

yards

32.

The amount of space taken up by an object

a)

Mass

b)

Volume

c)

Density

d)

Weight

33.

Standard measurement system based on the number 10

a)

Metric System

b)

International System of Units (SI)

c)

Density

d)

Weight

34.

Kilo- means

(a)

35.

Hecto- means

(a)

36.

Deka- means

(a)

37.

Deci- means

(a)

38.

Milli means

(a)

39.

Used to measure the length of a door

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

meter stick

c)

beaker

d)

digital balance

40.

Used to measure exactly 74ml of hydrogen peroxide

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

beaker

c)

pipette

d)

meter stick

41.

Mass, Liter, and Gram are

a)

base units

b)

scientific equipment for measurement

c)

properties of a graph

42.

In a graduated cylinder, there is a ____________ (The curve at the top of the fluid)

a)

meniscus

b)

patella

c)

data table

d)

line

43.

If you need the volume of a glass of water, what unit would you measure in?

a)

liters

b)

meters

c)

grams

d)

seconds

44.

Which SI unit would you need to measure the mass of a gorilla?

a)

grams

b)

liters

c)

meters

d)

seconds

45.

How do you organize your data and record all the measurements?

a)

data table

b)

line graph

c)

bar graph

d)

pie chart

46.

What graph would be appropriate to show the relationship of the population of bats over a ten-year period?

a)

line graph

b)

pie chart

c)

bar graph

d)

circle graph

47.

In a study to determine whether how long a student sleeps affects test scores, what is the dependent variable?

a)

test scores

b)

sleep time

48.

Organize your data into a chart or graph. Make comparisons or look for pattern in the results.

a)

Analysis

b)

Conclusion

c)

Constant

d)

control

e)

Data

49.

The written summary telling if your hypothesis was supported by the data and what you have learned

a)

Conclusion

b)

Constant

c)

control

d)

Data

e)

Dependent Variable

50.

Evidence is ___________________

a)

A statement or conclusion that answers a question

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

d)

Not vital when using an argument

51.

Reasoning is __________________.

a)

A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A justification that connects the evidence to the claim

d)

Empirical Evidence

52.

What is the claim in this example?

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems. While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences." In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

a)

While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences."

b)

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems.

c)

In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

53.

What is the evidence in this example?

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems. While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences." In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

a)

While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences."

b)

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems.

c)

In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

54.

What is the reasoning in this example?

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems. While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences." In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

a)

While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences."

b)

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems.

c)

In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

55.

What is the claim in this example?

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer. A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes. This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

a)

This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

b)

A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes.

c)

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer.

56.

What is the evidence in this example?

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer. A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes. This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

a)

This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

b)

A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes.

c)

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer.

57.

What is the reasoning in this example?

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer. A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes. This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

a)

This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

b)

A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes.

c)

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer.

58.

What is a Claim?

a)

Living things need water and live in the ocean.

b)

The supporting details in a text.

c)

The writer's position or opinion, it answers the question to the argument or debate.

d)

A fact.

59.

Evidence is ___________________

a)

A statement or conclusion that answers a question

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

d)

Not vital when using an argument

60.

Reasoning is __________________.

a)

A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A justification that connects the evidence to the claim

d)

Empirical Evidence

61.

What is the claim in this example?

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems. While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences." In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

a)

While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences."

b)

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems.

c)

In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

62.

What is the evidence in this example?

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems. While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences." In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

a)

While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences."

b)

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems.

c)

In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

63.

What is the reasoning in this example?

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems. While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences." In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

a)

While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences."

b)

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems.

c)

In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

64.

What is the claim in this example?

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer. A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes. This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

a)

This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

b)

A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes.

c)

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer.

65.

What is the evidence in this example?

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer. A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes. This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

a)

This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

b)

A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes.

c)

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer.

66.

What is the reasoning in this example?

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer. A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes. This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

a)

This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

b)

A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes.

c)

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer.

67.

What is the claim in this example?

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success. Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities. For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S. Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

a)

Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

b)

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success.

c)

Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities.

d)

For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S.

68.

What is the evidence in this example?

Students learn to enjoy reading for its own sake when they can choose their own books. According to one study described in the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young People, middle school students who were allowed to choose their own books "became more interested in reading and connected characters and themes in their favorite texts to their own lives in meaningful ways." When students can explore literature freely, they are more likely to discover that reading can be enjoyable and relevant to them.

a)

Students learn to enjoy reading for its own sake when they can choose their own books.

b)

According to one study described in the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young People, middle school students who were allowed to choose their own books "became more interested in reading and connected characters and themes in their favorite texts to their own lives in meaningful ways."

c)

When students can explore literature freely, they are more likely to discover that reading can be enjoyable and relevant to them.

69.

What is the claim in this example?

Students learn to enjoy reading for its own sake when they can choose their own books. According to one study described in the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young People, middle school students who were allowed to choose their own books "became more interested in reading and connected characters and themes in their favorite texts to their own lives in meaningful ways." When students can explore literature freely, they are more likely to discover that reading can be enjoyable and relevant to them.

a)

Students learn to enjoy reading for its own sake when they can choose their own books.

b)

According to one study described in the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young People, middle school students who were allowed to choose their own books "became more interested in reading and connected characters and themes in their favorite texts to their own lives in meaningful ways."

c)

When students can explore literature freely, they are more likely to discover that reading can be enjoyable and relevant to them.

70.

What is the reasoning in this example?

Students learn to enjoy reading for its own sake when they can choose their own books. According to one study described in the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young People, middle school students who were allowed to choose their own books "became more interested in reading and connected characters and themes in their favorite texts to their own lives in meaningful ways." When students can explore literature freely, they are more likely to discover that reading can be enjoyable and relevant to them.

a)

Students learn to enjoy reading for its own sake when they can choose their own books.

b)

According to one study described in the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young People, middle school students who were allowed to choose their own books "became more interested in reading and connected characters and themes in their favorite texts to their own lives in meaningful ways."

c)

When students can explore literature freely, they are more likely to discover that reading can be enjoyable and relevant to them.

71.

What is the claim in this example?

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success. Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities. For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S. Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

a)

Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

b)

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success.

c)

Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities.

d)

For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S.

72.

What is the evidence in this example?

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success. Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities. For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S. Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

a)

Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

b)

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success.

c)

Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities.

d)

For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S.

73.

What is the reasoning in this example? (HINT: There are two pieces of reasoning.)

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success. Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities. For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S. Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

a)

Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

b)

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success.

c)

Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities.

d)

For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S.

74.

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?

a)

Air is matter.

b)

We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

c)

This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

75.

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the evidence?

a)

Air is matter.

b)

We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

c)

This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Scientific Methods and Measurements

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