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Scientific method

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 
a)
scientific method
b)
experiment
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
2.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
3.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
4.
An organized procedure used by scientists to test a hypothesis. 
a)
scientific method
b)
experiment
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
5.
The factors in an experiment that can be changed. 
a)
variables
b)
quantitative data
c)
hypothesis
d)
steps
6.
In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time? 
a)
one
b)
none
c)
two or more
d)
how ever many makes sense.
7.
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
8.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
9.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
10.
A broad and comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true; it is supported by much evidence.
a)
hypothesis
b)
theory
c)
guess
d)
fact
11.
In which step of the scientific method do you predict an outcome or possible explanation for an observation?
a)
Hypothesize
b)
Experiment
c)
Analyze
d)
Conclude
12.
Which of the following terms refers to the variable that is measured or recorded as the results of the experiment?
a)
Experimental Controls
b)
Test Controls
c)
Dependent Variable
d)
Independent Variable
13.
Which of the following terms refers to the group that receives no treatment with the independent variable?
a)
Constant group
b)
Control group
c)
Dependent group
d)
Experimental group
14.
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
15.

A researcher uses the scientific method to acquire knowledge through observation, evaluation, interpretation, and theoretical explanation. This researcher is engaged in ______.

a)

Statistics

b)

Science

c)

Sampling

d)

Empiricism

16.

Based on results reported in published articles, a researcher states that men will be less likely than women to read nutrition labels when making decisions about purchasing foods. What is this statement called?

a)

intuition

b)

hypothesis

c)

research plan

d)

literature review

17.

After identifying your topic, you should ______.

a)

identify a testable hypothesis

b)

collect data

c)

ask friends and family members for their opinions on the topic

d)

read and evaluate past research on the topic

18.

Which of the following is a variable?

a)

Never married

b)

Married

c)

Divorced

d)

Marital Status

19.

The information you collect while doing your experiment is called

a)

conclusions

b)

data

c)

hypotheses

d)

procedures

20.
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)
The type of plant
b)
The amount of sunlight
c)
The type of music
d)
The type of liquid

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