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Chapter 1.3 Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What drives a scientist to ask questions about the world around us is . . .

a)

Curiosity

b)

Skepticism

c)

Cynicism

d)

Logical thinking

2.

The use of critical thinking to question results and conclusions is . . .

a)

curiosity

b)

skepticism

c)

Logical thinking

d)

Making observations

3.

The use of reasoning through information to make valid conclusions that are supported by solid evidence is . . ..

a)

Curiosity

b)

Observations

c)

Skepticism

d)

Logical thinking

4.

A proposed answer for a scientific question. It must be specific and testable. It is written in an 'if/then' statement.

a)

conclusion

b)

observations

c)

data

d)

hypothesis

5.

It is blue, it is colorful, it is growing, it smells, it feels cold, etc.

a)

qualitative data

b)

quantitative data

6.

Its speed is 10 mph, it has a temperature of 98.6 degrees F, it has a volume of 110 cubic meters, it is 1,999 km in distance

a)

qualitative data

b)

quantitative date

7.

In science, we always set up a(a) controlled ___________ where we change one thing and keep all other things constant.

a)

observations

b)

hypotheses

c)

conclusions

d)

experiment

8.

The ONE variable in an experiment that is changed by the scientist.

a)

constant

b)

independent variable

c)

dependent variable

d)

control

9.

A dependent variable is . . .

a)

what is observed or measured in the experiment

b)

the one that is changed in an experminet

c)

always keep constant

d)

important for the future of science

10.

The conditions that DO NOT change in an experiment

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Constant

d)

Observations