WorksheetsUnit 1 Quiz 1 Scientific Method (InClass)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is the last step of scientific method?
hypothesis
observe
communicate
question
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
Data gathered using the senses are referred to ___________.
quantitative data
logical data
measured data
qualitative data
An explanation based on many repeated observations during experiments.
conclusion
scientific law
theory
hypothesis
A general statement that describes a patterns that are often observed in nature.
logical law
civil law
moral law
scientific law
Ben makes five paper helicopters with different wing lengths. He drops them the same way from a height of two meters for five trials each. He records the amount of time it takes for each helicopter to fall to the ground.
What is the dependent variable?
Dropping the same way
Wing Length
Amount of time it takes the helicopter to hit the floor
Dropping from the same height
Ben makes five paper helicopters with different wing lengths. He drops them the same way from a height of two meters for five trials each. He records the amount of time it takes for each helicopter to fall to the ground.
What is the independent variable?
Dropping the same way
Wing Length
Amount of time it takes the helicopter to hit the floor
Dropping from the same height
Cindy wanted to find out how the amount of sunlight affects the growth of plants. She placed two tomato plants in 10 inch pots with potting soil and watered them ¼ cup each day. One plant was placed under a cardboard box and one was placed in the sunlight. She measured the growth of the plant each week for three weeks.
What are the constant variables in this experiment? (Check ALL that Apply)
Using the same type of plant
Each plant was placed in a 10 inch pot
The growth of the plant
One plant is in the sunlight and the other is under a box
To make observations you use your _______.
Feet
Experience
Senses
Smile
Performing a test or experiment allows you to test your ___________.
Conclusions
Hypothesis
Data
Question
The information you collect while doing your experiment is called
conclusions
data
hypotheses
procedures
What amount of sunlight makes pea plants grow tallest? What is the independent variable?
height of pea plants
amount of sunlight
type of soil
Select whether the following observation is quantitative or qualitative.
About 52% of a chimp's diet comes from fruit.
quantative
qualitative
What is the purpose of the scientific method?
To solve problems and create experiments
To research new information
To practice safety
To become a scientist
