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Scientific Method and Engineering Design Cycle

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results is... 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
2.
A testable prediction about a scientific investigation is a(n)
a)
Question
b)
Observation
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Experiment
3.

The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an

a)

Conclusion

b)

Observation

c)

Inquiry

d)

Scientific method

4.
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
5.

It is a forecast of future events based on past observation. And sometimes interchangeable to hypothesis.

a)

hypothesis

b)

fair testing

c)

prediction

d)

experiment

6.

Scientists create both scientific theories and scientific laws as they make observations and conduct experiments about the natural world. Which of the following statements most accurately compares the difference between scientific theories and scientific laws

a)

science laws are based on evidence while science theories are not

b)

science theories involve only biology, while laws involve all types of science

c)

science theories involve mathematical equations, while science laws are based on observations

d)

science theories are ideas that explain natural events, while science laws predict what will happen in a natural event.

7.

According to the picture, which of these is an inference, rather than an observation?

a)

This animal has hair.

b)

This animal has a tail.

c)

This animal is arching its back.

d)

This animal is frightened.

8.

Which of the following is an observation about grasshoppers that a science class could have made on their nature walk?

a)

Grasshoppers will live the longest in a container with plants.

b)

The grasshoppers are green with long back legs and antennae.

c)

The grasshoppers will probably eat more grass than tree leaves.

d)

The grasshoppers all hatched from eggs laid the year before.

9.

Sandy grows roses along the walkway. She observes a difference between the roses close to the street and the roses close to the house. Which statement is a hypothesis Sandy could make about her roses?

a)

There were many blooms on the roses near the house and fewer blooms on the roses closest to the street.

b)

The roses closest to the street had more blooms because they received more sunlight.

c)

The roses near the house were taller but had fewer blooms.

d)

The roses close to the house had fewer blooms and leaves.

10.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check
11.
The most important thing during lab experiments is
a)
neatness
b)
finishing first
c)
safety
d)
getting the correct answer
12.
What is the first step in the Engineering  Design process?
a)
Follow the Plan
b)
Brainstorm Ideas
c)
Identify the problem
d)
Discuss what can work better
13.
Engineers test and retest their designs to?
a)
spend money
b)
improve constraints
c)
improve designs
d)
build more models
14.

includes the use of tools, materials, or processes to meet human needs

a)

engineering

b)

technology

c)

prototype

15.

the use of scientific and mathematical knowledge to solve practical problems

a)

engineering

b)

technology

c)

prototype

16.
What would a limited amount of time to complete a project be considered?
a)
Criteria
b)
Constraint
c)
Cost
d)
All of the above
17.

In what step would you draw a picture of your ideas?

a)

Ask

b)

Imagine

c)

Plan

d)

Create

e)

Improve

18.

Which subject explore the physical and natural world?

a)

Science

b)

Engineerings

c)

Criminology

d)

Arts

19.

The engineering design process is a cycle because ___________

a)

Engineers give up if their solution fails

b)

Engineers start back over if their design fails

c)

There is never a solution to problems

d)

Engineers don't solve problems using it

20.

A working build of the project you test is called?

a)

Variable

b)

Creation

c)

Evidence

d)

Prototype