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WorksheetsQ3 - Formative Assessment # 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
An educated guess to explain a phenomenon is a(an):
a)
science
b)
findings
c)
hypothesis
d)
experiment
2.
The steps used by scientists to solve problems and uncover facts are referred to as the _____.
a)
trial method
b)
testing method
c)
system method
d)
scientific method
3.
How do you check whether the data supports or contradicts your hypothesis?
a)
analyze the data
b)
predict the outcome
c)
design the experiment
d)
modify the experiment
4.
The first step in the scientific method is _____.
a)
observing
b)
hypothesizing
c)
making prediction
d)
gathering information
5.
What is the correct order of steps in the scientific method?
a)
ask a question, analyze the results, make a hypothesis, draw conclusions, communicate results
b)
ask a question, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze results, draw conclusions, communicate results
c)
ask a question, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, draw conclusions, analyze the results, communicate results
d)
make hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze the results, ask a question, draw conclusions, communicate results
6.
The part of the scientific method that contains the standard procedure to follow.
a)
hypothesis
b)
experimentation
c)
data analysis
d)
conclusion
7.
Which step would probably be the last in the scientific study?
a)
data collection
b)
data analysis
c)
publishing your results
d)
drawing conclusion
8.
During which step of the scientific method is experimentation performed?
a)
results analysis
b)
making conclusion
c)
making hypothesis
d)
testing hypothesis
9.
What skill are you using when you listen to the sounds of crashing waves?
a)
interpreting data
b)
making observation
c)
making hypothesis
d)
drawing conclusion
10.
Scientists need to publish or share their findings from their experiment. Why is it important to publish the result of the experiment?
a)
so that people will know how great you are
b)
so that other scientists will appreciate your effort
c)
so that other scientists may compare their work and collaborate with you
d)
to let other scientists critique your work and advertise their outputs instead
11.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the scientific method?
a)
It produces true results all the time.
b)
Scientists collect data from experiments that are free from errors.
c)
Experimental results are subject to change if there is enough evidence to disprove them.
d)
Experimental results are true and correct since they are gathered and processed using the scientific method.
12.
Which of the following is NOT a product of the scientific method?
a)
Tinted glass
b)
Vertical gardening
c)
Scented candle
d)
Love letter
13.
No matter what part of the scientific method you start with, the first step that would give you another set of investigations is to:
a)
predict the outcome
b)
communicate result
c)
draw conclusion
d)
identify problem
14.
Jane wants to know the effect of fertilizer on her plants. What steps should she take to come up with a good conclusion on the effect of fertilizer?
a)
form a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, record data, and make a conclusion
b)
conduct an experiment, form a hypothesis, make a conclusion, record data
c)
form a hypothesis, record data, conduct an experiment, and make a conclusion
d)
record data, form a hypothesis, make a conclusion, and conduct an experiment
15.
After collecting experimental data, you proceed to decide if they support the hypothesis. What step are you in?
a)
making observation
b)
forming hypothesis
c)
asking question
d)
drawing conclusion
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