WorksheetsStudy Guide: Practices of Scientific Method
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
A testable prediction or proposed explanation for an observed phenomenon.
Hypothesis
Theory
Law
Observation
A factor that can change or be changed in an experiment.
Variable
Constant
Theory
Law
Fill in the TERM using the word bank: The variable that the scientist intentionally changes or manipulates.
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Control Variable
Constant
Fill in the TERM using the word bank: The variable that is measured or observed; it responds to the independent variable.
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Control Variable
Constant
A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and serves as a comparison.
Control Group
Experimental Group
Variable Group
Treatment Group
Fill in the TERM using the word bank: Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observation and experimentation.
Data
Hypothesis
Theory
Variable
Fill in the TERM using the word bank: The act of noticing and describing events or processes carefully.
Observation
Prediction
Experimentation
Hypothesis
Fill in the TERM using the word bank: A logical conclusion or interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge.
Inference
Observation
Hypothesis
Prediction
A controlled procedure designed to test a hypothesis and gather data.
Experiment
Observation
Theory
Inference
Fill in the TERM using the word bank: The process of examining data to identify patterns and draw conclusions.
Analysis
Prediction
Summarization
Estimation
Fill in the TERM using the word bank: A judgment or decision reached after careful consideration of the evidence.
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Observation
Prediction
Fill in the TERM using the word bank: A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world.
Theory
Hypothesis
Law
Observation
Fill in the TERM using the word bank: Information or facts that support or refute a claim or hypothesis.
Evidence
Opinion
Prediction
Assumption
Fill in the TERM using the word bank: A detailed sequence of steps to be followed in an experiment.
Procedure
Variable
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Which step of the scientific method best fits the following sentence: "Tiffany fed different diets to three groups of dogs. Her experiment showed that dogs need vitamin C and protein in their diets."
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Observation
Experiment
Which step of the scientific method best fits the following sentence: "Sarah said, 'If I fertilize my geranium plants, they will blossom.'"
Hypothesis
Observation
Experiment
Conclusion
Describe qualitative vs quantitative.
Qualitative: Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity. Example: Color, smell, odor. Quantitative: Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality. Example: Amount, number.
Qualitative: Relating to numbers and measurements. Quantitative: Relating to colors and smells.
Qualitative: Measured by the amount of something. Quantitative: Measured by the quality of something.
Qualitative: Always involves numerical data. Quantitative: Never involves numerical data.
Based on this experiment, what can you conclude about the effectiveness of the new sauce?
The experiment shows that the new sauce is effective.
The experiment shows that the new sauce is less effective than the old one.
The experiment shows that the new sauce has no effect.
The experiment shows that the new sauce is harmful.
Which people are in the control group?
Second Group
First Group
Third Group
Fourth Group
What is the independent variable?
If you have the new source or not
The amount of light produced
The temperature of the room
The time of day
What is the dependent variable?
The number of customers with gas problems.
The type of gas used.
The location of the customers.
The time of day.
What is the independent variable in the graph?
Time
Temperature
Distance
Speed
What is the dependent variable in the graph?
Temp
Time
Volume
Pressure
What is the relationship between the time and temperature on April 9th?
The relationship is that if you increase the time then the temp will increase until about 3-4 because the sun shines more in the middle of the day.
The relationship is that temperature decreases steadily as time increases throughout the day.
The relationship is that temperature remains constant regardless of the time of day.
The relationship is that temperature only increases after sunset.
What is a hypothesis?
an educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiement
a random guess
a statement of the outcome of your experiment
step by step directions for your experiment
