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Scientific Method Practice

Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Information recorded in your experiment which is used to draw a conclusion is called

a)

reliable

b)

data

c)

hypothesis

d)

observation

2.

Which of the following are an important reason to do repeated trials?

a)

reliable

b)

accurate

c)

valid results

d)

reliable, accurate, and valid results

3.

The change that is tested in an experiment.

a)

hypothesis

b)

data

c)

variable

d)

observation

4.

Uses your senses to gather information.

a)

observation

b)

variable

c)

hypothesis

d)

data

5.

The general steps used when conducting an experiment.

a)

observation

b)

variable

c)

hypothesis

d)

scientific method

6.

A written explanation of what you think will happen, an idea that is tested in an experiment, and may be proven to be true.

a)

observation

b)

variable

c)

hypothesis

d)

data

7.

Study of the natural world through observation and investigation.

a)

Science

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Experiment

d)

Flying monkeys

8.

A plan on how you will conduct your experiment

a)

Data

b)

Procedures

c)

Monkeys

d)

Hypothesis

9.

Is something that is kept the same, remaining unchanged in an experiment.

a)

Control

b)

Variable

c)

Data

d)

P, B, & J

10.

Is a procedure carried out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.

a)

Science

b)

Watching YouTube

c)

Experiment

d)

Hypothesis

11.
The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.
a)
change
b)
keep the same
c)
experiment with
d)
investigate
12.

In a controlled experiment, the variable that is changed to test the hypothesis is called the –

a)

Controlled Variable

b)

Responsive Variable

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

Independent Variable

13.
The measurable factor in an experiment is known as the: 
a)
Control
b)
Independent Variable
c)
Constant
d)
Dependent Variable
14.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
15.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
16.

A procedure carried out to gather data about an object or event.

a)

evidence

b)

inquiry

c)

investigation

d)

experiment

17.

The parts of an investigation that remain the same so that the dependent variable can be measured.

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

hypothesis

d)

control variable

18.

Information, collected during an investigation, to support a hypothesis.

a)

evidence

b)

inquiry

c)

experiment

d)

control variable

19.

A procedure you carry out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.

a)

hypothesis

b)

inquiry

c)

experiment

d)

investigation

20.

An organized way to gather information and answer questions.

a)

inquiry

b)

experiment

c)

investigation

d)

evidence

21.

Which of these contains steps in the right order?

a)

Ask a question, form a hypothesis, research, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results, make a conclusion

b)

Form a hypothesis, ask a question, research, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results

c)

Observe and ask questions, form a hypothesis, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results

d)

Form a hypothesis, ask a question, research, report and share results, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions

22.
What type of graph is this?
a)
Line Graph
b)
Pictograph
c)
Bar Graph
d)
Histogram
23.
What type of graph is this?
a)
Line Graph
b)
Pictograph
c)
Bar Graph
d)
Histogram
24.

What type of graph is this?

a)

Bar graph

b)

Histogram

c)

Pie Chart/Circle Graph

d)

Stem Chart

25.

The picture shown is an example of ______.

a)

a circle graph

b)

a diagram

c)

a bar graph

d)

a line graph

26.
A question you can ask that can show how changing one thing affects another thing. 
a)
hypothesis
b)
scientific method
c)
experiment
d)
testable question
27.
Information you collect before planning an experiment. 
a)
data
b)
research
c)
bananas
d)
variables
28.
A prediction of what will happen...
if___,then___because___.
a)
hypothesis
b)
procedures
c)
testable question
d)
conclusion
29.
What is a hypothesis?
a)
educated thought
b)
educated theory
c)
educated guess
d)
math
30.
Steps you follow to conduct an experiment
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
experiment
d)
data
31.
A test using the observations to answer the testable questions. 
a)
testable question
b)
Puppy Monkey Baby 
c)
variables
d)
experiment
32.
The factor in an experiment that is changed.
a)
independent variable
b)
dependent variable
c)
conclusion
d)
observation
33.
The factor that depends on the independent variable. 
a)
conclusion
b)
dependent variable
c)
Bubbles
d)
independent variable
34.
Information and measurements collected during an experiment. 
a)
controlled variable
b)
gather materials
c)
conclusion
d)
collected data
35.
Breaking down data to find patterns or answers to the testable question. 
a)
graphs
b)
hypothesis
c)
analyze data
d)
testable question
36.
The results of an experiment. 
a)
conclusion
b)
scooby doo
c)
scientific method
d)
hypothesis
37.
How does the barber cut the moon's hair?
a)
pencil
b)
scissors
c)
E-clipse it! 
d)
eraser
38.
Step 2:  What do you think will happen?
a)
problem
b)
variables
c)
data
d)
hypothesis
39.
Step 3:  What will you change and what will you keep the same?  
a)
procedure
b)
data
c)
variables
d)
problem
40.
Step 4:  What did you do?  Steps you follow to complete?  
a)
problem
b)
hypothesis
c)
data
d)
procedure
41.
Step 5:  Using your senses, what do you notice?
a)
Data
b)
conclusion
c)
observations 
d)
interpret data
42.
Step 6:  Information collected on charts and tables.
a)
data
b)
hypothesis
c)
conclusion
d)
procedure
43.
Step 7:  What does your data tell you?
a)
conclusion
b)
theory
c)
interpret data
d)
hypothesis
44.
Step 8:  Compare your results with your hypothesis.  Were you correct in your prediction?
a)
Theory
b)
Data
c)
Procedure
d)
Conclusion
45.

What does making observations mean?

a)

something that does not change

b)

a scientific test that you perform in a series of actions to carefully observe how something works or doesn't work to learn about

c)

Facts about something that can be used for planning and reasoning

d)

gathering information on a topic using our five senses. Examples: see, hear, taste, touch, and smell

46.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

Any item, or factor, or condition that can be controlled or changed

b)

gathering information on a topic using our five senses. Examples: see, hear, taste, touch, and smell

c)

facts about something that can used for planning and reasoning

d)

it is a tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation

47.

What is an experiment?

a)

observing and collecting data

b)

Scientists design and carry out tests and trials to determine if their hypothesis is correct

c)

a good question to be answered

d)

analyzing the results

48.

What is a conclusion?

a)

a scientific test that you perform in a series of action to carefully observe how something works or doesn't work to learn about it

b)

Final step or process explaining if the hypothesis was correct

c)

should be "testable" and aims for answers to verify or explain a theory

d)

facts about something that can used for planning and reasoning

49.

True or False - The first step in the Scientific Method is to form a hypothesis

a)

true

b)

false

50.

True or False-In your conclusion you state whether your hypothesis was correct or incorrect

a)

true

b)

false

51.

What is the Scientific Method?

a)

A series of steps kind of like a road map that scientists use to understand why and how things work

b)

gathering information on a topic using our five senses. Examples: see, hear, taste, touch, and smell

c)

Final step or process explaining if the hypothesis was correct

d)

something that does not change

52.

What is the problem (question)?

a)

Final step or process explaining if the hypothesis was correct

b)

Should be "testable" and aims for answers to verify or explain a theory

c)

Something that doesn't change

d)

Gather information to help make a hypothesis

53.

What does making observations mean?

a)

something that does not change

b)

a scientific test that you perform in a series of actions to carefully observe how something works or doesn't work to learn about

c)

Facts about something that can be used for planning and reasoning

d)

gathering information on a topic using our five senses. Examples: see, hear, taste, touch, and smell

54.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

Any item, or factor, or condition that can be controlled or changed

b)

gathering information on a topic using our five senses. Examples: see, hear, taste, touch, and smell

c)

facts about something that can used for planning and reasoning

d)

it is a tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation

55.

What is an experiment?

a)

observing and collecting data

b)

Scientists design and carry out tests and trials to determine if their hypothesis is correct

c)

a good question to be answered

d)

analyzing the results

56.

What is a conclusion?

a)

a scientific test that you perform in a series of action to carefully observe how something works or doesn't work to learn about it

b)

Final step or process explaining if the hypothesis was correct

c)

should be "testable" and aims for answers to verify or explain a theory

d)

facts about something that can used for planning and reasoning

57.

What is done in the results (analyzing data) step of the scientific method?

a)

using the data collected during the experiment that can used for planning and reasoning

b)

gathering information on a topic using our five senses. Examples see, hear, taste, touch, and smell

c)

gather information to help make a hypothesis

d)

Final step or process explaining if the hypothesis was correct

58.

What is the correct order of the scientific method?

a)

Draw a conclusion, form a hypothesis, analyze results (data), ask a question, research, experiment plan, draw a conclusion

b)

Analyze results (data), draw a conclusion, form a hypothesis, ask a question, experiment plan, research

c)

Ask a question, research, form a hypothesis, experiment plan, analyze results (data), draw a conclusion

d)

Experiment plan, draw a conclusion, ask a question, form a hypothesis, analyze results (data), research

59.

True or False - The first step in the Scientific Method is to form a hypothesis

a)

true

b)

false

60.

True or False- You can show the data you collect during your experiment in several different ways.

a)

true

b)

false

61.

True or False- The steps of the Scientific Method do not need to be completed in order.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

True or False-In your conclusion you state whether your hypothesis was correct or incorrect

a)

true

b)

false

63.

In the scientific method the item that can be changed or controlled is called the _______________

a)

variable

b)

conclusion

c)

results

d)

question

64.

in the scientific method this item remains the same through the entire experiment?

a)

conclusion

b)

results

c)

constant

d)

data

65.

Which step is being described? "Does the type of container affect the growth of seeds?"

a)

Form a hypothesis

b)

ask a question

c)

draw a conclusion

d)

analyze results(data)

66.

Which step is being described? My hypothesis was incorrect because the grass seed did not grow better in the plastic bottle then the grass seed in the milk carton.

a)

analyze results (data)

b)

ask a question

c)

draw a conclusion

d)

experiment plan

67.

Which step is being described? 1. Gather all of my materials. 2. Fill the pot with soil and 10 grass seeds. 3. Fill the plastic bottle with soil and 10 grass seeds. 4. Fill the milk carton with soil and 10 grass seeds. 5. Place in window. 6. Monitor plant growth every Tuesday and gather data on the growth of the grass seeds.

a)

ask a question

b)

form a hypothesis

c)

analyze data

d)

experiment plan

68.

In this step of the scientific method I can use graphs, charts, or descriptions to show my observations.

a)

analyze results (data)

b)

form a hypothesis

c)

ask a question

d)

draw a conclusion

69.

After I ask a question, what is the next step in the Scientific Method?

a)

analyze results (data)

b)

draw a conclusion

c)

research

d)

experiment plan

70.

In this step of the Scientific Method an educated guess is needed before continuing through the steps.

a)

Form a hypothesis

b)

Analyze Data

c)

draw a conclusion

d)

experiment plan

71.

in the scientific method this item remains the same through the entire experiment?

a)

conclusion

b)

results

c)

constant

d)

data

72.

Which step is being described? "Does the type of container affect the growth of seeds?"

a)

Form a hypothesis

b)

ask a question

c)

draw a conclusion

d)

analyze results(data)

73.

Which step is being described? My hypothesis was incorrect because the grass seed did not grow better in the plastic bottle then the grass seed in the milk carton.

a)

analyze results (data)

b)

ask a question

c)

draw a conclusion

d)

experiment plan

74.

Which step is being described? 1. Gather all of my materials. 2. Fill the pot with soil and 10 grass seeds. 3. Fill the plastic bottle with soil and 10 grass seeds. 4. Fill the milk carton with soil and 10 grass seeds. 5. Place in window. 6. Monitor plant growth every Tuesday and gather data on the growth of the grass seeds.

a)

ask a question

b)

form a hypothesis

c)

analyze data

d)

experiment plan

75.

In this step of the scientific method I can use graphs, charts, or descriptions to show my observations.

a)

analyze results (data)

b)

form a hypothesis

c)

ask a question

d)

draw a conclusion

76.

In this step of the Scientific Method an educated guess is needed before continuing through the steps.

a)

Form a hypothesis

b)

Analyze Data

c)

draw a conclusion

d)

experiment plan

77.

Place a check next to the observations that are unscientific.

a)

The geode is pretty

b)

The darkling beetle is 21mm long.

c)

The ball rolled really far.

d)

The water in the beaker fells pretty cold.

e)

Three of the five mealworms are in the pupa stage.

78.

Determine the difference in milliliters between the volume of Liquid A and Liquid B.

a)

45 ml

b)

50 ml

c)

55 ml

d)

60 ml

79.

What is the Hypothesis of this Experiment?

a)

Which type of fertilizer works the best?

b)

Plants grown with Fertilizer A will grow the fastest.

c)

The hypothesis was proven correct.

d)

Plant A grew the most, Plant B turned brown, and Plant C grew the least.

80.

Place a check next to the observations that are scientific.

a)

The geode is pretty

b)

The darkling beetle is 21mm long.

c)

The ball rolled really far.

d)

The water in the beaker fells pretty cold.

e)

Three of the five mealworms are in the pupa stage.

81.

What is the Question in this Experiment?

a)

Which type of fertilizer works the best?

b)

Plants grown with Fertilizer A will grow the fastest.

c)

The hypothesis was proven correct.

d)

Plant A grew the most, Plant B turned brown, and Plant C grew the least.

82.

Determine the volume of the liquid in milliliters.

a)

400 ml

b)

450 ml

c)

400.5 ml

d)

410 ml

83.

Determine the volume of the liquid in milliliters.

a)

.5 ml

b)

5.5 ml

c)

5 ml

d)

4.5 ml

84.

What is the mass shown on the triple beam balance?

a)

237.9 grams

b)

238 grams

c)

237 grams

d)

328 grams

85.

What is the Results of this Experiment?

a)

Which type of fertilizer works the best?

b)

Plants grown with Fertilizer A will grow the fastest.

c)

The hypothesis was proven correct.

d)

Plant A grew the most, Plant B turned brown, and Plant C grew the least.

86.

What is the length of the shell in millimeters?

a)

3.5 cm

b)

2.9 cm

c)

3.0 cm

d)

3.2 cm

87.

What is the Conclusion of this Experiment?

a)

Which type of fertilizer works the best?

b)

Plants grown with Fertilizer A will grow the fastest.

c)

The hypothesis was proven correct.

d)

Plant A grew the most, Plant B turned brown, and Plant C grew the least.

88.

Your hypothesis is, "I think the more plants there are in one pot, the more they will grow". Looking at the graph, what is the correct conclusion?

a)

Your hypothesis is wrong, because 1 plant grew 40cm in 40 days.

b)

Your hypothesis is right, because 1 plant grew 40cm in 40 days.

c)

Your hypothesis is wrong, because 4 plants grew 22cm in 40 days.

d)

Your hypothesis is right, because 4 plants grew 22cm in 40 days.

89.

What is the mass shown on the triple beam balance?

a)

323.5 grams

b)

323.4 grams

c)

324 grams

d)

323 grams

90.

Check the Variable(s) in this experiment.

a)

Type of Soil

b)

Amount of Soil

c)

Amount of Water

d)

Amount of Sunlight

e)

Growth of plants

91.

Students placed two identical cars on these wooden ramps. The students let the cars roll down the ramps. This experiment most likely tests the hypothesis that -

a)

Ramps made of wood make cars roll faster.

b)

The height of the ramp affects the speed of the car.

c)

The speed of the car is determined by the tire size.

d)

Plastic cars travel faster than metal cars.

92.

What is the difference in centimeter between the lengths of the two leaves?

a)

0.5 cm

b)

1.0 cm

c)

1.5 cm

d)

2.0 cm

93.

What is the mass shown on the triple beam balance?

a)

954 grams

b)

543 grams

c)

593.5 grams

d)

593.7 grams

94.

Students placed cans at the top of two identical wooden ramps. The students let the cans roll down the ramps. This experiment most likely tests the hypothesis that -

a)

Ramps made of wood make cans roll faster.

b)

The height of the ramp affects the speed of the can.

c)

The speed of the can is determined by the can's mass

d)

Plastic cans travel faster than metal cans.

95.

Check the Variable(s) in this experiment.

a)

Speed of Melting

b)

Amount of Soil

c)

Amount of Chocolate

d)

Amount of time in Sunlight

96.

What is the Hypothesis of this Experiment?

a)

Which type of fertilizer works the best?

b)

Plants grown with Fertilizer A will grow the fastest.

c)

The hypothesis was proven correct.

d)

Plant A grew the most, Plant B turned brown, and Plant C grew the least.

97.

Place a check next to the observations that are scientific.

a)

The geode is pretty

b)

The darkling beetle is 21mm long.

c)

The ball rolled really far.

d)

The water in the beaker fells pretty cold.

e)

Three of the five mealworms are in the pupa stage.

98.

What is the Question in this Experiment?

a)

Which type of fertilizer works the best?

b)

Plants grown with Fertilizer A will grow the fastest.

c)

The hypothesis was proven correct.

d)

Plant A grew the most, Plant B turned brown, and Plant C grew the least.

99.

What is the Results of this Experiment?

a)

Which type of fertilizer works the best?

b)

Plants grown with Fertilizer A will grow the fastest.

c)

The hypothesis was proven correct.

d)

Plant A grew the most, Plant B turned brown, and Plant C grew the least.

100.

What is the length of the shell in millimeters?

a)

3.5 cm

b)

2.9 cm

c)

3.0 cm

d)

3.2 cm

101.

What is the Conclusion of this Experiment?

a)

Which type of fertilizer works the best?

b)

Plants grown with Fertilizer A will grow the fastest.

c)

The hypothesis was proven correct.

d)

Plant A grew the most, Plant B turned brown, and Plant C grew the least.

102.

Your hypothesis is, "I think the more plants there are in one pot, the more they will grow". Looking at the graph, what is the correct conclusion?

a)

Your hypothesis is wrong, because 1 plant grew 40cm in 40 days.

b)

Your hypothesis is right, because 1 plant grew 40cm in 40 days.

c)

Your hypothesis is wrong, because 4 plants grew 22cm in 40 days.

d)

Your hypothesis is right, because 4 plants grew 22cm in 40 days.

103.

Check the Variable(s) in this experiment.

a)

Type of Soil

b)

Amount of Soil

c)

Amount of Water

d)

Amount of Sunlight

e)

Growth of plants

104.

Students placed two identical cars on these wooden ramps. The students let the cars roll down the ramps. This experiment most likely tests the hypothesis that -

a)

Ramps made of wood make cars roll faster.

b)

The height of the ramp affects the speed of the car.

c)

The speed of the car is determined by the tire size.

d)

Plastic cars travel faster than metal cars.

105.

What is the difference in centimeter between the lengths of the two leaves?

a)

0.5 cm

b)

1.0 cm

c)

1.5 cm

d)

2.0 cm

106.

Check the Variable(s) in this experiment.

a)

Speed of Melting

b)

Amount of Soil

c)

Amount of Chocolate

d)

Amount of time in Sunlight

107.

The _____ method is an organized way to help scientists to answer a question

a)

Scientific method

b)

Harris method

c)

Biology method

d)

There is no method

108.

A question is something you want to know.

a)

True

b)

False

109.

An independent variable changes

a)

True

b)

False

110.

A dependent variable is something that

a)

stays the same

b)

changes over time

c)

measured and observed

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