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WorksheetsThe Scientific Method
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 14mins
A career in science involves using various processes and methods to reach conclusions. What is it called?
Purpose
Results
The Experiment
The Scientific Method
How many steps are in the Scientific Method?
4
5
6
7
When doing experiments, we should never make changes, but just always go with our first results.
true
false
Why do we do experiments?
to see if our hypothesis is right
to show how smart we are
to share with others
none of these
What is done when you analyze an experiment?
guess what will happen when you do the experiment
write everything down in notes or make charts and graphs
share the experiment results with others
gather what you will need for the experiment
The information you collect while doing your experiment is called
conclusions
data
hypotheses
procedures
The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect
independent variable
dependent variable
control variable
The independent variable is
The variable that you change in an investigation
The variable that you measure in an investigation
A variable that you keep the same in an investigation
The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an
Conclusion
Observation
Inquiry
Scientific method
Something that you keep the same in an experiment is called a(n) _________________________.
variable
control
procedure
conclusion
Which are part of the scientific method?
Identify the Problem
Perform an Experiment
Form a Hypothesis
Collect lots of money
Communicate the Results
Who can use the scientific method?
Scientists
You
Anyone
Nobody
The summary at the end of an experiment is called the:
procedure
independent variable
I measure the time it takes to walk to school vs. riding my bike. What is the dependent variable?
The type of bike
The route I take
An explanation based on many repeated observations, but can be disproven.
conclusion
scientific law
theory
hypothesis
Question: Does pipe material affect the temperature of flowing water?
Which variables need to be controlled (select all that apply)?
Temperature of water
Thickness of pipe
Pipe material
Diameter of pipe
