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The Scientific Method

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A career in science involves using various processes and methods to reach conclusions. What is it called?

a)

Purpose

b)

Results

c)

The Experiment

d)

The Scientific Method

2.

How many steps are in the Scientific Method?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

3.

When doing experiments, we should never make changes, but just always go with our first results.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

Why do we do experiments?

a)

to see if our hypothesis is right

b)

to show how smart we are

c)

to share with others

d)

none of these

5.

What is done when you analyze an experiment?

a)

guess what will happen when you do the experiment

b)

write everything down in notes or make charts and graphs

c)

share the experiment results with others

d)

gather what you will need for the experiment

6.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results is... 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
7.

The information you collect while doing your experiment is called

a)

conclusions

b)

data

c)

hypotheses

d)

procedures

8.

The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

control variable

9.

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

10.

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

a)

Conclusion

b)

Observation

c)

Inquiry

d)

Scientific method

11.
This is the last step in the scientific method
a)
Draw a conclusion
b)
Record your data as results
c)
Share what you have learned with others
d)
Collaborate with others
12.

Something that you keep the same in an experiment is called a(n) _________________________.

a)

variable

b)

control

c)

procedure

d)

conclusion

13.

Which are part of the scientific method?

a)

Identify the Problem

b)

Perform an Experiment

c)

Form a Hypothesis

d)

Collect lots of money

e)

Communicate the Results

14.

Who can use the scientific method?

a)

Scientists

b)

You

c)

Anyone

d)

Nobody

15.

The summary at the end of an experiment is called the:

a)
conclusion
b)

procedure

c)
materials
d)

independent variable

16.

I measure the time it takes to walk to school vs. riding my bike. What is the dependent variable?

a)

The type of bike

b)
How fast you get to school
c)
Riding a bike or walking
d)

The route I take

17.

An explanation based on many repeated observations, but can be disproven.

a)

conclusion

b)

scientific law

c)

theory

d)

hypothesis

18.

Question: Does pipe material affect the temperature of flowing water?

Which variables need to be controlled (select all that apply)?

a)

Temperature of water

b)

Thickness of pipe

c)

Pipe material

d)

Diameter of pipe

19.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no