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WorksheetsScientific Method Concepts and Terminology
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
The measurable or observable results of the change that is made in an experiment. “The result”.
dependent variable
constant
control group
data
A type of guess or prediction to explain what is happening in the universe around us. It can be tested through an experiment.
making models
evaluating
hypothesis
scientific investigation (scientific method)
independent variable
The set of things in an experiment that isn't changed in some way. It is compared to an experimental type of this.
dependent variable
constant
control group
data
Forming an idea about something.
making models
evaluating
hypothesis
scientific investigation (scientific method)
independent variable
Information that is shown with numbers or visually.
dependent variable
constant
control group
data
Something that lets you talk about and describe something that you cannot directly see, touch, or use your other senses on.
making models
evaluating
hypothesis
scientific investigation (scientific method)
independent variable
An organized procedure that involves using measurable observations to plan, test or modify a hypothesis.
making models
evaluating
hypothesis
scientific investigation (scientific method)
independent variable
Anything in the experiment that stays the same.
dependent variable
constant
control group
data
The factor in an experiment that the experimenter changes. “The change”.
making models
evaluating
hypothesis
scientific investigation (scientific method)
independent variable
What is matter?
Anything that takes up space
A random word
Something to do with temperature
Check all that apply: What are the THREE states of matter?
Solid
Bubbles
Liquid
Water
Gas
True or False: Solids have a definite shape.
True
False
Which is an example of a solid?
Smoke
Coffee
Car
True or False: Liquids do not take the shape of their container
True
False
Which is an example of a liquid?
Smoke
Coffee
Car
Fill in the Blank: Gases take the _____ and ______ of the container you put them in.
Shape and Taste
Volume and Smell
Shape and Volume
Which is an example of a gas?
Smoke
Coffee
Car
In an experiment to test the effect of sunlight on plant growth, what is the independent variable?
Amount of water given to the plants
Type of soil used
Amount of sunlight received
Height of the plants
What is the independent variable?
how much salt put in the water
whether the object floats or sinks
What is the independent variable?
how far the ball rolls
the incline or height of the board
What is the independent variable?
the temperature
how the ball bounces
What is the independent variable?
putting soap on a coin
how much water fits on the coin
What is the independent variable?
how fast the salt melts
the amount of salt put on the ice cube
What is the dependent variable?
music played for the plant
how the plant grows
What is the dependent variable?
the texture of the cookie
the amount of baking powder added to the recipe
What is the dependent variable?
how much mold grows
the amount of light
What is the dependent variable?
how long it takes the clothes to dry
the temperature
What is the dependent variable?
adding water
whether the balloon burst
Which of the following is a dependent variable in an experiment measuring the effect of fertilizer on plant height?
Type of fertilizer used
Amount of fertilizer used
Height of the plants
Type of plants used
In an experiment, if you are testing how different temperatures affect the rate of a chemical reaction, what is the dependent variable?
Temperature
Rate of the chemical reaction
Type of chemical used
Volume of the chemical
Which of the following best describes the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable?
The independent variable is changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.
The dependent variable is changed to observe its effect on the independent variable.
Both variables are changed simultaneously.
Neither variable is changed.
In an experiment to determine the effect of different amounts of sleep on test scores, what would be the independent variable?
Test scores
Amount of sleep
Type of test
Time of day the test is taken
You are designing an experiment to test the effect of different types of music on concentration levels. What would be a suitable dependent variable?
Type of music
Volume of music
Concentration levels
Duration of the experiment
In an experiment to test the effect of different fertilizers on plant growth, you measure the height of the plants every week. What is the dependent variable?
Type of fertilizer
Height of the plants
Amount of water
Type of plants
You are asked to design an experiment to test how the amount of exercise affects heart rate. Which of the following would be the independent variable?
Heart rate
Amount of exercise
Type of exercise
Age of participants
In an experiment to determine the effect of different amounts of water on plant growth, what is the dependent variable?
Amount of water
Type of plant
Growth of the plant
Type of soil
You are analyzing data from an experiment where different amounts of light were given to plants to see how it affects their growth. What is the independent variable?
Amount of light
Growth of the plants
Type of plant
Type of soil
Design an experiment to test the effect of different study techniques on test scores. What would be the independent variable?
Test scores
Study techniques
Duration of study
Subject of the test
In an experiment to test the effect of temperature on the solubility of a substance, what would be the dependent variable?
Temperature
Solubility of the substance
Type of substance
Volume of solvent
You are asked to analyze data from an experiment where different amounts of fertilizer were used to see their effect on plant growth. What is the dependent variable?
Amount of fertilizer
Type of plant
Growth of the plant
Type of soil
In an experiment to test the effect of different types of soil on plant growth, what would be the independent variable?
Type of soil
Amount of water
Growth of the plant
Type of plant
You are designing an experiment to test how different amounts of sleep affect memory retention. What would be a suitable dependent variable?
Amount of sleep
Memory retention
Type of memory test
Age of participants
What is the independent variable in the question below?
Will hair have more shine if conditioneer is used before or after shampooing?
Shininess of hair
When the hair is conditioned
What is the dependent variable in the question below?
Are children who learn to read before kindergarten more likely to attend college?
when students learn to read
likeliness to attend college
what students read
What is the dependent variable in the question below?
Are fisherment who use live bate more likely to catch a fish than fisherman who use artificial (fake) bait?
likeliness of catching fish
what bait is used
What is the independent variable in the question below?
When students bring a packed lunch to school do they consume fewer calories?
Whether or not students bring a packed lunch or eat a school lunch
how many calories students consume
What is the independint variable in the question below?
Do movie goers eat more popcorn during comedies or dramas?
the amount of popcorn eaten during the movie
which movie is seen
