WorksheetsScientific Method and Writing a Lab Report
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
2.
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
3.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
4.
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
5.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
6.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check
7.
A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate. What is the dependent variable?
a)
heart rate
b)
type of exercise
c)
amount of exercise
d)
time of day exercise occurs
8.
Observations made during an experiment are called:
a)
data
b)
problems
c)
conclusions
d)
questions
9.
On what axis should the independent variable always be?
a)
X
b)
Y
10.
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, what are the controlled variables?
a)
Type of plant, amount of music, and sunlight
b)
Water, apple juice, milk
c)
Plant growth
11.
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
12.
A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
13.
This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist.
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
14.
When making an observation, you must use...
a)
Only Sight
b)
Smell & Touch
c)
ALL 5 Senses
d)
Only Taste
15.
During this step of the scientific method, a scientist would gather background information.
a)
Hypothesis
b)
Research
c)
Observation
d)
Experiment
16.
The dependent variable in an experiment is what you ________________.
a)
Change
b)
Measure
17.
The independent variable is what you _______ during an experiment.
a)
change
b)
do not change
c)
measure
d)
count
18.
When writing an aim, you always start with the word:
a)
I
b)
The
c)
To
d)
It
19.
The section where you answer the hypothesis is the:
a)
Aim
b)
Conclusion
c)
Results
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