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Scientific Method and Graph Interpretation

Total questions: 118

Worksheet time: 4hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The x-axis shows
a)
time
b)
carbon dioxide concentration
c)
science
2.
The y-axis shows
a)
time
b)

CO2 concentration

c)
science
3.

According to the pie chart, how much of a house's water usage is for showers?

a)

26.7%

b)

13.7%

c)

21.7%

d)

16.8%

4.

What type of graph would you make to show how many of your classmates were born in each month of the year?

a)

line

b)

bar

c)

circle

d)

scatter plot

5.
How many more people have purple for a favorite color than red?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
7
d)
9
6.

A sneaky student wants to impress his parents by showing them a graph of his performance progress on the last 5 science tests.


Which graph should he use to impress his parents and why?

4 lines
7.

What conclusions can you draw from this graph?

a)

The deer population went down over time.

b)

The deer population went up over time.

c)

The deer population went up quickly, then down, but then stayed the same.

d)

There are less dear because of hunters

8.

T10 - Terrell hiked 10 miles on Sunday, 8 miles on Monday, 9 miles on Tuesday, 8 miles on Wednesday, 6 miles on Thursday, and 6 miles on Friday.  Which line graph correctly shows the data?

a)
Graph A
b)
Graph B
9.
At 60 seconds, how far had this object traveled? 
a)
0 m
b)
10 m
c)
20 m
d)
40 m
10.

Which table represents the data in the graph?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

Which runner stopped for a rest?

a)

Albert

b)

Bob

c)

Charlie

12.

What is a dependent variable?

a)

A variable most often found on the x-axis

b)

Dependent variables are only found on pie charts

c)

The variable that changes because another variable changes

d)

The variable the experimenter changes or manipulates

13.

Why are graphs and charts important to analyze data?

a)

Graphs and charts are important to analyze data because we would never be able to know what is going on with the data.

b)

Graphs and charts are important to analyze data because teachers say they are important.

c)

Charts and graphs is something good to do because they are nice to look at.

d)

Charts and graphs allow a person to visualize data and find patterns and trends in the data.

14.

What type of variable is the "Price per Bushel (dollars)" in this graph?

a)

Bar graph

b)

Dependent variable

c)

Independent variable

d)

Controlled variable

15.

What is the independent variable in this graph?

a)

Tadpoles

b)

Year

c)

Frogs

d)

Number of tadpoles in the pond

16.

What kind of graph is this called?

a)

Circle graphg

b)

Line graph

c)

Pie chart

d)

Bar graph

17.
A statement put forth and supported by evidence
a)
Argument
b)
Valid
c)
Observation
d)
Graph
e)
Control
18.
A particular preference or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific; difference between measured values and assumptions.
a)
Bias
b)
Theory
c)
Model
d)
Evidence
e)
Conclusion
19.
A summary based on evidence or facts
a)
Conclusion
b)
Technology
c)
Inference
d)
Dependent Variable
e)
Bias
20.
The group in an experiment that is exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group except for the one independent variable.
a)
Control
b)
Table
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Data
e)
Argument
21.
An experiment in which only one variable is changed.
a)
Controlled Experiment
b)
Scientific Method
c)
Hypothesis
d)

cows

e)
Valid
22.
Evidence; information gathered from observations.
a)
Data
b)
Science
c)
Graph
d)
Control
e)
Theory
23.
Variable that is observed and that changes in response to the independent variable; data gathered is plotted on the y-axis of a graph.
a)
Dependent Variable
b)
Procedure
c)
Evidence
d)
Conclusion
e)
Bias
24.
Collected body of data from observations and experiments
a)
Evidence
b)
Observation
c)
Dependent Variable
d)
Bias
e)
Argument
25.
Represents numerical information spatially.
a)
Graph
b)
Model
c)
Data
d)
Argument
e)
Valid
26.
A testable prediction; usually written as an "if"/"then" statement.
a)
Hypothesis
b)
Inference
c)
Controlled Experiment
d)
Valid
e)
Theory
27.
Factor in a controlled experiment that is deliberately changed; data gathered is plotted on the x-axis of a graph.
a)
Independent Variable
b)

trees

c)
Control
d)
Theory
e)
Technology
28.
A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.
a)
Inference
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Conclusion
d)
Bias
e)
Graph
29.
A representation of an object, process, or event
a)
Model
b)
Graph
c)
Bias
d)
Argument
e)
Evidence
30.
Process of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way
a)
Observation
b)
Evidence
c)
Argument
d)
Valid
e)
Dependent Variable
31.
A way of organizing, writing, and conducting the experiment.
a)
Procedure
b)
Dependent Variable
c)
Valid
d)
Theory
e)
Data
32.
An organized way of observing, gathering, and analyzing evidence about the natural world.
a)
Science
b)
Data
c)
Theory
d)
Technology
e)
Controlled Experiment
33.
An organized plan for gathering, organizing, and communicating information
a)
Scientific Method
b)
Controlled Experiment
c)
Technology
d)
Table
e)
Control
34.
Represents numerical information by organizing it into columns and rows.
a)
Table
b)
Control
c)

chair

d)
Scientific Method
e)
Conclusion
35.
A manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge.
a)
Technology
b)
Conclusion
c)
Scientific Method
d)
Science
e)
Bias
36.
Proposed explanation for a wide variety of observations and experimental results; answers "why".
a)
Theory
b)
Bias
c)
Science
d)
Procedure
e)
Argument
37.
founded on fact or evidence
a)
Valid
b)
Argument
c)
Procedure
d)
Observation
e)

not this answer

38.

In this graph, scientists counted how many seeds were made by a fruit depending on how the flower was pollinated. (Self pollinated, by a bee or by the farmer/manual) What is the MANIPULATED/Independent variable?

a)

The number of seeds

b)

The type of fruit

c)

How the flower was pollinated (self, bee, manual)

39.

In this graph, scientists counted how many seeds were made by a fruit depending on how the flower was pollinated. (Self pollinated, by a bee or by the farmer/manual) What is the RESPONDING/dependent variable?

a)

The number of seeds

b)

The type of fruit

c)

How the flower was pollinated (self, bee, manual)

40.

In this graph, scientists counted how many seeds were made by a fruit depending on how the flower was pollinated. (Self pollinated, by a bee or by the farmer/manual) What is the CONTROL/constant variable?

a)

The number of seeds

b)

The type of fruit

c)

How the flower was pollinated (self, bee, manual)

41.

The RESPONDING/dependent variable is:

a)

The item the scientist or "I" am testing in the experiment

b)

The item that is changing BECAUSE of the experiment

c)

The item(s) that have to stay the same or constant in the experiment

42.

A seventh grade science class has been working for two months on an intensive plant lab in the garden, experimenting with growing greens under plastic coverings and under cloth coverings to find out which material better protects plant growth in the winter. Cress is a type of edible plant. Their data is shown in this graph.


What is the X axis for this graph?

a)

Length in cm

b)

Weeks

c)

Cress Growth

d)

Plastic/Cloth

43.

What is the Independent/Manipulated variable?

a)

Length in cm

b)

Weeks

c)

Cress Growth

d)

Plastic or Cloth covering

44.

What is the Dependent/Responding Variable?

a)

Length in cm

b)

Weeks

c)

Cress Growth

d)

Plastic or Cloth covering

45.

What is something you would have to keep constant in this experiment? (select all that apply)

a)

amount of sunlight all plants get

b)

amount of water all plants get

c)

type of plants

d)

Plastic or Cloth covering

46.
This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted. 
a)
experimental group
b)
control group
c)
data
d)
variables
47.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
48.
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
49.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
50.
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
51.
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
52.
Observations made during an experiment are called:
a)
data
b)
problems
c)
conclusions
d)
questions
53.
Which statement best expresses a basic scientific assumption?
a)
Interpretation of experimental results has provided explanations for all natural phenomena.
b)
If a conclusion is valid, similar investigations by other scientists should result in the same conclusion.
c)
For any conclusion to be valid, the design of the experiment requires that only two groups be compared.
d)
After a scientist formulates a conclusion based on an experiment, no further investigation is necessary.
54.
Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
55.
Which type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
56.

Ms Holmes is not in school today, because you think she went fishing. Is this a Qualitative Observation, Quantitative Observation, or an Inference

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Quantitative Observation

c)

Inference

57.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results is... 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
58.

The group in an experiment that is exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group except for the one independent variable.

(a)  

59.

A statement put forth and supported by evidence

(a)  

60.

An experiment in which only one variable is changed.

(a)  

61.

A particular preference or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific; difference between measured values and assumptions.

(a)  

62.

A summary based on evidence or facts

(a)  

63.

Evidence; information gathered from observations.

(a)  

64.

Variable that is observed and that changes in response to the independent variable; data gathered is plotted on the y-axis of a graph.

(a)  

65.

Factor in a controlled experiment that is deliberately changed; data gathered is plotted on the x-axis of a graph.

(a)  

66.

A testable prediction; usually written as an "if"/"then" statement.

(a)  

67.

Collected body of data from observations and experiments

(a)  

68.

Represents numerical information spatially.

(a)  

69.
A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.
a)
Inference
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Conclusion
d)
Bias
e)
Graph
70.
A representation of an object, process, or event
a)
Model
b)
Graph
c)
Bias
d)
Argument
e)
Evidence
71.
Process of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way
a)
Observation
b)
Evidence
c)
Argument
d)
Valid
e)
Dependent Variable
72.
A way of organizing, writing, and conducting the experiment.
a)
Procedure
b)
Dependent Variable
c)
Valid
d)
Theory
e)
Data
73.
An organized way of observing, gathering, and analyzing evidence about the natural world.
a)
Science
b)
Data
c)
Theory
d)
Technology
e)
Controlled Experiment
74.
An organized plan for gathering, organizing, and communicating information
a)
Scientific Method
b)
Controlled Experiment
c)
Technology
d)
Table
e)
Control
75.
Represents numerical information by organizing it into columns and rows.
a)
Table
b)
Control
c)
Table
d)
Scientific Method
e)
Conclusion
76.
A manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge.
a)
Technology
b)
Conclusion
c)
Scientific Method
d)
Science
e)
Bias
77.
Proposed explanation for a wide variety of observations and experimental results; answers "why".
a)
Theory
b)
Bias
c)
Science
d)
Procedure
e)
Argument
78.
founded on fact or evidence
a)
Valid
b)
Argument
c)
Procedure
d)
Observation
e)
Valid
79.

Four different objects were placed in a graduated cylinder one at a time. The volume can then be calculated by what process?

a)

Trial and error

b)

Using a digital scale

c)

Water displacement

d)

Estimation based on size

80.

Four different objects were placed in a graduated cylinder one at a time. What is the volume of the button?

a)

22 mL or 22 cm3

b)

7 mL or 7 cm3

c)

19 mL or 19 cm3

d)

2 mL or 2 cm3

81.

Which plant is growing at a faster rate?

a)

Plant 1

b)

Plant 2

c)

They both are growing equally fast.

d)

Not enough information

82.

What is the dependent variable in this plant growth graph?

a)

Time in weeks

b)

Plant growth in cm

c)

The amount of water

d)

The amount of sunlight

83.

A 2 kg car was allowed to freely accelerate down a ramp. What conclusion can be made by analyzing this graph?

a)

The slower the car goes, the greater the kinetic energy.

b)

There is no relationship between the velocity and the kinetic energy.

c)

A 4 kg car would have more kinetic energy than the 2 kg car.

d)

The faster the car goes, the greater the kinetic energy.

84.

What would you predict the Kinetic Energy of the 2 kg car to be that is going 6 m/s?

a)

36 Joules

b)

36 m/s

c)

Not enough information

d)

Slightly higher than 5 m/s, but not possible to calculate.

85.

Billy left his house and traveled for 20 seconds. How far had Billy traveled after 14 seconds?

a)

15 m

b)

12 m

c)

4 m

d)

12 sec

86.

Nine liquids of differing densities were poured into a column and allowed to settle. Where would you find the highest density liquid in the column?

a)

The top

b)

The middle

c)

The bottom

d)

Impossible to tell

87.

The density of the top layer of liquid is 0.85 g/cm3. Which of the following densities could possibly be the density of the ping pong ball floating on the top?

a)

1.3 g/cm3

b)

1.1 g/cm3

c)

0.92 g/cm3

d)

0.68 g/cm3

88.

What is the temperature change of Aluminum foil during this experiment (The temperature it started at was 63.2 degrees F).

a)

68.2 degrees

b)

63.2 degrees

c)

12.1 degrees

d)

5 degrees

89.
What is the correlation between length of running start and distance of jump?
a)

positive:  the further you run the FURTHER you jump

b)
negative: the less you run the less distance of your jump
c)

positive: the further your running start the LESS your distance

90.

The scatter plot below shows the number of books read by students in Mrs. Dormevil's English class and their final grades. Which statement represents the best description about the line of best fit?

a)
The more books students read, the lower their English grade.
b)
The more books students read, the higher their English grade.
c)
No relationship exists between the number of books students read and their English grades. 
91.
Which scatter plot shows no relationship?
a)
Graph A
b)
Graph B
c)
Graph C
d)
Graph D
92.
Describe the correlation in the graph shown.
a)
Strong Negative
b)
Strong Positive
c)
Weak Negative
d)
Weak Positive
93.
About how many male math teachers were there in 2006?
a)
15
b)
30
c)
35
d)
45
94.
Which of the following could be a possible line of best fit for the data?
a)
y = -5/2x + 20
b)

y = -x + 12

c)
y = x + 20
d)
y = 2/3x + 15 
95.
The scatter plot shows the relationship between the number of chapters and the total number of pages for several books.  Use the trend line to predict how many chapters would be in a book with 180 pages. 
a)
12 chapters
b)
15 chapters
c)
18 chapters
d)
21 chapters
96.
If Gold's Gym is looking to buy 30 TVs, how much will each one cost?
a)
400
b)
750
c)
1250
d)
0
97.
What type of correlation does this scatterplot represent?
a)

Strong negative correlation

b)

weak negative correlation

c)

strong positive correlation

d)

weak positive correlation

98.
What type of correlation does this scatterplot represent?
a)

Strong positive correlation

b)

weak positiive correlation

c)

weak negative correlation

d)

strong negative correlation

99.
The graph shows the relationship between the amount of gas in a car's tank after going on a trip.  Which is the closest to the amount that would be in the tank after traveling 50 miles?
a)
9 gallons
b)
11 gallons
c)
14 gallons
d)
10 gallons
100.

Phil collected data from several of his friends about the number of hours they spent sleeping and the number of hours they spent playing video games on Saturday. He recorded the data in the scatterplot.


Based on the scatterplot, what is the best prediction of the number of hours one of Phil's friends spends sleeping when the friend spends 1 hour playing video games?

a)

9 hours

b)

11 hours

c)

7 hours

d)

8 hours

101.

Students in a science class investigated how the speed of changes with the air temperature outside. The data is shown in the scatterplot.


Based on the scatterplot, what is the best prediction of the speed of sound when the air temperate is 50 degrees C?

a)

320 m/s

b)

342m/s

c)

358 m/s

d)

550 m/s

102.

Which scatterplot suggests a linear relationship between x and y?

a)
b)
c)
d)
103.
Which statement is the most accurate interpretation of the data?
a)
As time went by, the temperature tended to decrease
b)
As time went by the temperature tended to increase
c)
There is no relationship between time and temperature.
104.

What conclusions can you draw from this graph?

a)

The deer population went down over time.

b)

The deer population went up over time.

c)

The dear population went up quickly, then down, but then stayed the same.

105.

What conclusion can be made from this graph?

a)

The gummy bear did not change mass after 24 hours of being submerged in water.

b)

The gummy bear grew the longest in length after being submerged in vinegar.

c)

Gummy bears change color when they are submerged in different liquids.

106.

Name a controlled variable (constant) for this experiment.

a)

the type of solution in each container

b)

The amount of solution used in each container

c)

the length of the gummy bear after it was submerged

107.

What is the independent variable of this experiment based on this graph?

a)

the color of the gummy bear

b)

the different types of solutions used to submerge the gummy bears.

c)

the length of the gummy bears after they were submerged in different liquids

108.

What is the difference in growth between the gummy bear that grew the least and the gummy bear that grew the most?

a)

2 inches

b)

5 inches

c)

3 inches

d)

1 inch

109.

Which biome is the largest?

a)

Savanna

b)

Boreal Forest

c)

Tropical Rainforest

d)

Desert

110.

T8 - What does this graph show?

a)

Number of bacteria on your skin.

b)

How different bacteria cultures grow over time

c)

Type of Bacteria

111.

What do we use to pick the numbers for the scale?

a)

you don't need a scale

b)

you must always count by tens

c)

use the data range to help you decide on a scale

112.
T11 - What can you infer about the temperature for E.coli bacterial growth?
a)
E. coli does not grow well at low and high temperatures.
b)
E coli will continue to grow at very high temperatures.
c)
E.coli grows best at very low temperatures
d)
E.coli grows best at very high temperatures.
113.

How many more eggs were laid on Friday than Wednesday?

a)

84

b)

36

c)

24

d)

60

114.

How many worms were found to be 7.0 cm long?

a)

12

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

115.

The purpose of this study was to discover

a)

Does water depth affect temperature?

b)

Does water depth affect the number of fish?

c)

Does temperature affect the water depth?

116.

Which point or points on the scatterplot are considered outliers?

a)

A, C

b)

B, D

c)

B

d)

A

117.

What is the correlation?

a)

Positive Correlation

b)

Negative Correlation

c)

No Correlation

d)

There is not enough data

118.

What is the dependent variable for this graph?

a)

None

b)

The deer population size.

c)

Time

d)

Number of hunters

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