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WorksheetsScience Fair
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
The change that happens in your experiment as a result of changing the independent variable. This is usually what you are measuring.
dependent variable
independent variable
hypothesis
variable
An educated response (or guess) to a proposed scientific question. This is what is tested for during an experiment.
hypothesis
experiment
variable
data
The ONLY THING that is changed throughout an experiment to see what affect it has on the outcome of the experiment,
dependent variable
independent variable
variable
hypothesis
Things that you see or observe using your senses throughout an experiment.
data
observation
procedure
variable
A list of steps performed throughout an experiment. They should be very detailed and specific so that someone else could read them and redo your experiment exactly as it was originally done.
hypothesis
results
variables
procedure
Includes six steps: Ask a Question, Form a Hypothesis, Create & Conduct an Experiment, Observe & Record Data, Analyze the Data, Communicate the Results
experiment
scientific method
trial
procedure
Any factor that can be changed, controlled, or measured in an experiment.
data
experiment
data
variable
What is the primary purpose of a science fair?
To compete for prizes
To demonstrate scientific concepts
To socialize with peers
To conduct business transactions
Which of the following is a key component of a science fair project?
A detailed business plan
A scientific hypothesis
A marketing strategy
A financial report
In a science fair experiment, what is the role of the control group?
To introduce new variables
To serve as a standard for comparison
To ensure the experiment is biased
To manipulate the outcome
What is the first step in preparing a science fair project?
Conducting the experiment
Analyzing the data
Formulating a hypothesis
Choosing a topic
Which of the following best describes a hypothesis in a science fair project?
A proven fact
An educated guess
A random assumption
A detailed observation
What is the importance of data analysis in a science fair project?
To prove the hypothesis correct
To interpret the results of the experiment
To create a hypothesis
To design the experiment
Which of the following is an example of a real-world application of a science fair project?
Developing a new smartphone app
Creating a model volcano
Designing a new type of battery
Writing a novel
What is the significance of the conclusion in a science fair project?
To summarize the experiment
To introduce new variables
To present the hypothesis
To list the materials used
