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WorksheetsThe Scientific Process
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 25mins
The first step in the scientific process is to _________.
ask a question
analyze data
draw a conclusion
conduct an experiment
A _________ is what you think will happen in an experiment. It is your best idea or guess.
hypothesis
variable
procedure
observation
An experiment is a test to see if your guess is correct. The exact steps you follow in an experiment are called the _________?
procedure
hypothesis
result
variable
The things you measure in an experiment are called _________.
variables
constants
controls
hypotheses
The _________ variable is what you change in your experiment.
independent
dependent
controlled
responding
The _________ variable is what you measure in your experiment.
dependent
independent
controlled
manipulated
After you do the experiment, you _________ data, which is information from what you see, hear, or measure.
collect
ignore
destroy
hide
After collecting data, scientists _________ the results to see if it supports their hypothesis.
analyze
ignore
destroy
hide
The last step is to _________ the results so others can learn about the discovery.
share
hide
ignore
forget
Scientists ask ______ about the world around them.
questions
answers
stories
commands
The scientific process is a set of ______ to find answers.
steps
rules
machines
guesses
The first step is to ______ a question.
ask
answer
ignore
repeat
A ______ is a guess about what will happen.
hypothesis
experiment
observation
measurement
The hypothesis is not a ______ yet.
fact
story
guess
law
Next, you plan an ______ to test your guess.
experiment
celebration
argument
vacation
The steps you write down for the experiment are called the ______.
procedure
hypothesis
result
variable
Things you measure in an experiment are called ______.
variables
constants
controls
hypotheses
The ______ variable is what you change.
independent
dependent
controlled
extraneous
The ______ variable is what you measure.
dependent
independent
controlled
manipulated
After the experiment, you collect ______.
data
water
books
paint
Information from your experiment is called ______.
results
guesses
opinions
predictions
Scientists organize data using ______ or tables.
charts
books
pens
computers
To understand the data, scientists ______ the results.
analyze
ignore
hide
forget
If results are different from the guess, it is still ______.
science
wrong
impossible
magic
The last step is to ______ the results.
share
ignore
hide
delete
Sharing results helps other people ______ the experiment.
repeat
ignore
forget
delay
Being a scientist requires ______ and curiosity.
patience
laziness
impatience
ignorance
Experiments help people learn in a ______ way.
scientific
random
lazy
confusing
Anyone can be a ______ if they follow the steps.
scientist
musician
chef
athlete
What is the meaning of the word 'analyze'?
To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or discover more about it.
To ignore something completely and move on.
To memorize something without understanding it.
To describe something using only one word.
What is the meaning of the word 'data'?
Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
A type of computer virus.
A programming language.
A device used to store electricity.
What is the meaning of the word 'careful'?
Making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.
Being very quick and careless.
Ignoring all possible risks.
Doing things without thinking.
What is the meaning of the word 'hypothesis'?
A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
A mathematical formula used to solve equations.
A type of scientific instrument used in laboratories.
A historical event that changed the world.
What is the meaning of the word 'experiment'?
A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
A type of musical instrument used in orchestras.
A traditional dance performed during festivals.
A mathematical equation used to solve problems.
What is the meaning of the word 'share'?
To give a portion of something to others or to have or use something with others.
To hide something from everyone.
To break something into pieces.
To buy something for yourself only.
What is the meaning of the word 'question'?
A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.
A type of punctuation mark.
A mathematical operation.
A form of greeting.
What is the meaning of the word 'procedure'?
An established or official way of doing something.
A type of food preparation.
A musical instrument.
A kind of weather phenomenon.
What is the meaning of the word 'variables'?
Elements, features, or factors that are liable to change or vary, especially in an experiment.
A fixed value that does not change in any situation.
A mathematical operation used to solve equations.
A type of graph used to display data.
What is the meaning of the word 'independent'?
Not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; in science, a variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment.
Always dependent on others for decisions and actions.
A group of people working together for a common goal.
A scientific tool used to measure temperature.
What is the meaning of the word 'dependent'?
Relying on someone or something else for support; in science, a variable whose value depends on that of another.
Being completely independent and self-sufficient.
A type of chemical reaction.
A person who leads a group or organization.
What is the meaning of the word 'repeat'?
To do something again.
To stop immediately.
To forget something.
To create something new.
What is the meaning of the word 'new'?
Not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time.
Old and worn out; used for a long time.
Belonging to the past; no longer in use.
Something that is repeated or done again.
What is the meaning of the word 'organized'?
Arranged or structured in a systematic way.
Messy or disordered.
Unplanned or random.
Broken or damaged.
What is the meaning of the word 'scientist'?
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
A person who writes novels and stories.
A person who plays a musical instrument professionally.
A person who manages a business or company.
What is the meaning of the word 'guess'?
To estimate or suppose something without sufficient information to be sure of being correct.
To know something with absolute certainty.
To ignore all available information.
To repeat something exactly as it is.
What is the meaning of the word 'important'?
Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.
Not related to the topic; irrelevant or trivial.
Something that is easily forgotten or ignored.
A word used to describe something that is small or insignificant.
What is the meaning of the word 'measure'?
To ascertain the size, amount, or degree of something by using an instrument or device marked in standard units.
To create a musical composition.
To travel from one place to another.
To cook food using heat.
What is the meaning of the word 'learn'?
To gain or acquire knowledge of or skill in something by study, experience, or being taught.
To forget information quickly after hearing it.
To ignore instructions and do nothing.
To teach someone else a new skill.
What is the meaning of the word 'steps'?
A series of actions or movements taken to achieve a particular end.
A type of musical instrument.
A kind of food dish.
A piece of clothing.
