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WorksheetsScientific Knowledge and Method Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the nature of scientific knowledge?
Derived from intuition and guesswork
Dependent on personal experiences
Built from systematic collection and analysis of evidence
Based on beliefs and opinions
What type of data involves both senses and measurements taken using instruments?
(a)
What is the correct order of steps of the scientific method?
Make an observation
Propose a hypothesis
Design and conduct an experiment
Analyze the data and draw conclusions
Share results
What is a hypothesis?
An observation
A random guess
A prediction of the answers to a question
A proven fact
What is the independent variable in an experiment?
The variable that affects the experiment
The variable that is observed or measured
The variable that is changed in an experiment
The variable that is kept constant
What influences the way we practice science?
The latest technology
The weather and environment
Our values, ethics, and attitudes
The opinions of famous scientists
What is a good attitude demonstrated by numerous scientists in history?
Arrogance
Perseverance
Close-mindedness
Impatience
What is the controlled variable in an experiment?
The variable that is kept constant
The variable that affects the experiment
The variable that is observed or measured
The variable that is changed in an experiment
What type of data involves senses such as sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste?
Both qualitative and quantitative data
Qualitative data
None of the above
Quantitative data
What is the last step of the scientific method?
Make an observation
Analyze the data and draw conclusions
Share your results
Ask a question
What is the dependent variable in an experiment?
The variable that is kept constant
The variable that is observed or measured
The variable that is changed in an experiment
The variable that affects the experiment
What is the second step of the scientific method?
Ask a question
Make an observation
Design and conduct an experiment
Propose a hypothesis
What is the evidence collected in the form of qualitative or quantitative data?
None of the above
Both observing natural phenomena and conducting experiments
Conducting experiments
Observing natural phenomena
What is the evidence-based on in science?
Rigorous reasoning based on evidence
Beliefs and opinions
Intuition and guesswork
Personal experiences
What is the evidence obtained by in science?
None of the above
Both observing natural phenomena and conducting experiments
Observing natural phenomena
Conducting experiments
