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Nature and Method of Science

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The factor that "I change" in an experiment.

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Constant

d)

Quantitative

2.

Conditions that stay the same in an experiment.

a)

Controls

b)

Variables

c)

Hypotheses

d)

Constants

3.

If IV, then DV

a)

Constant

b)

Question

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Conclusion

4.

Information that is obtained through the senses.

a)

Conclusions

b)

Quantitative Data

c)

Qualitative Data

d)

Hypotheses

5.

A standard for comparison.

a)

Control

b)

Constant

c)

Variable

d)

Conclusion

6.

The outcome factor; what is measured; the "effect"

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Control

d)

Conclusion

7.

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

a)

Graph

b)

Analysis

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Inference

8.

Rule of nature that sums up related observations to describe a pattern in nature.

Ex. Gravity

a)

Scientific Principle

b)

Scientific Law

c)

Scientific Theory

d)

Scientific Hypothesis

9.

Explanation based on experiments and the most logical explanation.

Ex. Black Holes

a)

Scientific Principle

b)

Scientific Law

c)

Scientific Theory

d)

Scientific Hypothesis

10.

Information collected during an experiment

a)

Variable

b)

Data

c)

Control

d)

Constant

11.

What was the dependent variable in our first lab this year?

a)

Thumb Length

b)

Thumb Circumference

c)

Wrist Circumference

d)

Number of Wins/Losses