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ISRP

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison:

a)

control group

b)

Independent variable

c)

dependent variable

d)

data

2.

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. Educated guess.

a)

data

b)

theory

c)

hypothesis

d)

fact

3.

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

data

d)

control group

4.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...

a)

type of plant

b)

the amount of sunlight

c)

the type of music

d)

the type of liquid

5.

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

a)

conclusion

b)

hypothesis

c)

procedure

d)

question

6.

A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate. What is the dependent variable?

a)

time of day exercise occurs

b)

amount of exercise

c)

heart rate

d)

type of exercise

7.

Observations made during an experiment are called:

a)

data

b)

problems

c)

conclusions

d)

questions

8.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, what are the controlled variables?

a)

type of plant, amount of music, and sunlight

b)

plant growth

c)

water, apple juice, milk

9.

Which is true about a hypothesis?

a)

It may reject or accepts your prediction.

b)

It summarizes the result on the experiment.

c)

It is the final answer to the question.

d)

It is an educated guess or possible answer to the question.

10.

The graph below shows atmospheric carbon dioxide levels since the year 1880.Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this graph

a)

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are responsible for global temperature change.

b)

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been rising at about the same rate for the past century.

c)

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have remained the same over the past century.

d)

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been rising at an increasingly higher rate as the past century has progressed.

11.

Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?

a)

quantitative

b)

qualitative

12.

Which type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

13.

The variable that is measured.

a)

Controlled Variable

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Independent Variable

14.

In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be tested at a time?

a)

one

b)

none

c)

two or more

d)

how ever many makes sense.

15.

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the group that does not receive the independent variable.

a)

constant

b)

control group

c)

experimental group

d)

hypothesis

16.

During which month did Sam have a weight of 73 Kg?

a)

January

b)

February

c)

May

d)

March

17.

Refers to the level of consistency of an instrument and the degree to which the same results are obtained when the instrument is used repeatedly with the same individuals or group.

a)

Reliability

b)

Validity

c)

Variance

d)

Stabilization

18.

This is an example of...

a)

Reliability but Not Validity

b)

Validity but Not Reliability

c)

Neither Validity or Reliability

d)

Validity and Reliability

19.

Validity is a concept that... (choose the best answer)

a)

Measures the consistency of the measurement taken under the study.

b)

Covers the the full range of the issue set for the study

c)

Measures the accuracy of the concept that it supposes to measure.

20.

A fair test is a __________ experiment.

a)

reliable

b)

valid

c)

accurate

d)

scientific

21.

Independent variable is/are

a)

The 1 variable that is changed.

b)

What is being measured.

c)

Variables that are kept the same.

d)

The two or more variables that are changed.

22.

Dependent variable is/are

a)

The 1 variable that is changed.

b)

The variable that is measured.

c)

The variable that is kept the same.

d)

The two or more variables that are changed

23.

A method is valid if

a)

A list of equipment is provided

b)

Variables are controlled

c)

Variables are not controlled

d)

They are detailed,logical and easy to understand

24.

A method is valid if

a)

it allows you to test the hypothesis.

b)

it allows you to repeat the experiment multiple times.

c)

it allows you room for error.

d)

It allows you to draw a results table with averages.

25.

To ensure results are reliable the experiment should be

a)

Done once

b)

Repeated

c)

Done as exactly the same as the method outlines

d)

Repeated if necessary

26.

A reliable experiment produces results which

a)

are consistent

b)

vary greatly

c)

are different from sample answers

d)

are not consistent

27.

Repetition _______________ the effect of outliers and allows them to be removed.

a)

increases

b)

minimises

c)

equals

d)

justifies

28.

Results collected from repeat trials of an experiment should be

a)

averaged

b)

graphed

c)

added up

d)

subtracted

29.

A faulty thermometer can consistently provide a wrong value therefore providing reliably

a)

Invalid results

b)

Valid results

c)

Accurate results

d)

Weird results

30.

The purpose of an investigation includes

a)

aim

b)

hypothesis

c)

aim and hypothesis

d)

aim and prediction

31.
When would I use a graph like this?
a)
To see small changes over time
b)
To compare parts to a whole
c)
To compare categories
32.
When would I use a graph like this?
a)
To see changes over time
b)
To compare parts to a whole
c)
To compare categories
d)
To see frequency
33.

Repetition in an investigation makes the data

a)

accurate

b)

replicated

c)

science-y

d)

in a graph

34.
What is the best example of a hypothesis?
a)
Do hamsters live longer than rats?
b)
I think dogs make the best pets. 
c)
Cars and trucks use the same gas usually.
d)
Brand B lightbulb will burn longer in a lamp than Brand A. 
35.
Creating physical representations of ideas, objects, or events in order to clarify concepts or results that might be difficult to see or understand
a)
making a model
b)
classify 
c)
question 
d)
predict 
36.
A good sign of a credible online source is that there's an author's name and credentials.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
The web domains .gov and .edu cannot normally be considered credible.
a)
True
b)
False
38.

This is an example of...

a)

Reliability but Not Validity

b)

Validity but Not Reliability

c)

Neither Validity or Reliability

d)

Validity and Reliability

39.

A thermometer is measuring the body temperature of healthy persons as 38 Degree Celsius in many times. This instrument is considered as ...

a)

reliable

b)

valid

c)

both valid and reliable

d)

not valid