WorksheetsScientific Method Study Guide/Practice Questions
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
Match each vocabulary term with the correct definition: Dependent Variable
Variable that is being measured
Variable that is manipulated
Constant variable
Variable that is not affected
Match each vocabulary term with the correct definition: Scientific Method
Accepted organized way to explore a problem
A random guess without evidence
A fictional story
A mathematical equation
Match each vocabulary term with the correct definition: Control Group
Group used in an experiment that does not have any changes in variables
Group that receives the experimental treatment
Group that is randomly selected from the population
Group that is used to measure the effect of the independent variable
Match each vocabulary term with the correct definition: Observation
Information gathered through the senses
A random guess
A scientific theory
A mathematical calculation
Match each vocabulary term with the correct definition: Investigation
Scientific explanation that can be tested
A random guess without evidence
A fictional story
An artistic expression
Match each vocabulary term with the correct definition: Independent Variable
Variable that is controlled/changed by a scientist
Variable that is measured in an experiment
Variable that remains constant throughout the experiment
Variable that is dependent on other variables
Match each vocabulary term with the correct definition: Experimental Group
Group in an experiment that is expected to show change due to changing one variable
Group in an experiment that is not exposed to the variable being tested
A group that receives a placebo instead of the actual treatment
A group that is used to measure the effect of the variable being tested
Match each vocabulary term with the correct definition: Inference
Reasonable conclusion based on observed clues
A random guess without evidence
An exact replication of an event
A detailed description of a process
Match each vocabulary term with the correct definition: Experiment
Observed or using models to test a hypothesis
A random guess without any basis
A detailed description of a natural phenomenon
A mathematical calculation
Match each vocabulary term with the correct definition: Hypothesis
Scientific explanation that can be tested
A random guess without evidence
A proven fact
An untestable opinion
A scientist would research auto safety by conducting a
Experiment
Test
Investigation
Lab
The purpose of a scientific investigation is to
Identify interactions and relationships
Discover patterns and trends
Gather information in order to solve problems
All of these
If the variables cannot be controlled, the scientist will be able to
conduct an experiment by using the scientific method
conduct an experiment by observing and making models
conduct an investigation by observing and making models
conduct an investigation by using the scientific method
Anthony wants to determine if music attracts more customers to his store. All of these are control variables EXCEPT
the type of music
the genre of music
not playing music at all
the volume of music
Which of the following is NOT a data collection tool?
Hand Lens
Graduated Cylinder
Knife
Thermometer
A tool used to grasp dangerous or small objects is a
Beaker
Thermometer
Forecep
Spring Scale
Isabella makes observations and looks for patterns. Isabella then states what she thinks will happen next. This is
Drawing Conclusions
Hypothesizing
Identifying Variables
Inferring
Liam wants to determine if red hummingbird feeders attract more hummingbirds than feeders that are other colors. The dependent variable is
The number of feeders
The size and shape of the feeders
The color of the feeders
The number of hummingbirds
Which of the following is NOT part of the scientific method?
Interpret Data
Observe
Record Data
Take a guess
Variables that should remain constant throughout an experiment are called
Independent
Control
Measurable
Dependent
Which tool would a scientist use to examine an animal cell?
Hand Lens
Magnifying Glass
Magnifying Box
Microscope
Which of the following pieces should be seen in a correct hypothesis?
Identification of both the independent and dependent variables
A description of the relationship between the variables
A prediction of the outcome
All of the above
An observation that is giving a description and is not measured is a
Quantitative observation
Qualitative observation
Adjective observation
None of the above
An observation that is measured or counted is a
Quantitative observation
Qualitative observation
Adjective observation
None of the above
Why is a control group needed in an experiment?
To provide a baseline for comparison
To introduce variables
To ensure the experiment is biased
To increase the sample size
Why is a hypothesis tested more than once?
To ensure accuracy and reliability of results
To save time and resources
To avoid any form of bias
To make the process more complex
Parker is trying to determine if increasing the size of a car’s tires affects gas mileage. Which of the following could be a hypothesis for this experiment?
Increasing the size of a car's tires will improve gas mileage.
Increasing the size of a car's tires will decrease gas mileage.
Increasing the size of a car's tires will have no effect on gas mileage.
Increasing the size of a car's tires will make the car faster.
A lab is never a failure because:
It always provides learning opportunities and information is still gained.
It guarantees successful results.
It is always conducted in a controlled environment.
It requires expensive equipment.
An investigation is conducted by observing and making models. How is an experiment conducted?
By guessing the outcome
By using the scientific method
By asking random questions
By observing without recording
A reasonable conclusion based on observed clues is an
Opinion
Observation
Inference
Hypothesis
