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Scientific Method & Measurement

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

an observation

b)

something that you know

c)

an educated guess

d)

what you keep the same in an experiment

2.

What answer best describes the purpose of the scientific method?

a)

to solve problems and create experiments

b)

to research new information

c)

to practice safety

d)

to become a scientist

3.

Alexis wants to know if students do better on their homework if they listen to classical music or hip hop music. What is this an example of?

a)

data

b)

conclusion

c)

procedure

d)

question

4.

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the conclusion in an experiment?

a)

the conclusion is a summary of how the experiment was designed and it also includes all the steps

b)

the conclusion tells whether or not your hypothesis was correct

5.

Using your senses allows you to make:

a)

inferences

b)

observations

c)

predictions

d)

questions

6.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check
7.
This is the group that we will compare our experimental group to. This group stays "normal."
a)
Control Group
b)
Experimental Group
c)
 Normal Group
d)
Weird Group
8.

True or False: A graph is a way to organize and analyze your data.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

Observation or Inference: This puppy was abandoned

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

10.
Which of the following statements is an inference about the picture
a)
The vase is broken.
b)
The girls' bow is blue and purple.
c)
The girl broke the vase.
d)
The girl has blonde hair.
11.
In the scientific process, which comes first?
a)
Observation: using your senses to gather information
b)
Inference: explain data based on prior knowledge
c)
Prediction: anticipate a future event
d)
Hypothesis: a testable explanation for a set of data
12.

1 meter = ________ centimeters

a)

10

b)

100

c)

1,000

d)

1

13.

1 kilometer = ___________ meters

a)

10

b)

100

c)

1,000

d)

1

14.

1 kilogram = ________ grams

a)

10

b)

100

c)

1,000

d)

10,000

15.

The base metric unit of measurement for length is the:

a)

gram

b)

liter

c)

meter

d)

cm

16.
Which unit is the smallest?  
a)
km
b)
mm
c)
m
d)
cm 
17.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

18.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

19.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

20.

Who uses the metric system?

a)

only the United States

b)

rest of the world except the United States

c)

only Antarctica

21.

The steps that scientists use while conducting an experiment are called what?

a)

Scientific journey

b)

Scientific Method

c)

Experimental way

22.

An idea that can be tested by experiment or observation

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Variable

c)

Control

d)

Independent Variable

23.
Balance
a)
Used to measure the amount of matter contained in an object.
b)

Used to measure force acting on objects. Most commonly used to measure the amount of gravitational force acting on objects.

c)
The amount of space an object takes up.
d)
The amount of matter contained in an object.