WorksheetsScientific Method Review
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The ________ variable in an experiment is affected by the independent variable and is the outcome of the experiment.
a)
constant
b)
control
c)
dependent
d)
hypothesis
2.
The variable in an experiment deliberately changed by the scientist. The variable being tested that CAUSES the effect.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
constant
d)
control
3.
All good science starts with a/an
a)
TV
b)
observation
c)
hypothesis
d)
variables
4.
Which step of the scientific method comes after forming a hypothesis?
a)
make conclusions
b)
analyze the data
c)
make an observation
d)
design and conduct an experiment
5.
Quantitative data involves observations and descriptions.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
In science, observations should be made without bias or favoritism.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Which of the following data are ONLY qualitative?
a)
21.3 g and cloudy yellow
b)
cloudy yellow and no smell
c)
no smell and 20.3 degrees Celsius
d)
21.3 g and 20.3 degrees Celsius
8.
____________ is the way in which scientists gather data and formulate and test scientific hypotheses, models, theories, and laws.
a)
Scientific Method
b)
Environmental Science
c)
Mass
d)
Hypothesis
9.
A _______ is a suggested explanation or possible answer to a proposed question.
a)
meniscus
b)
controlled variable
c)
hypothesis
d)
dependent variable
10.
How many variables should you change in an experiment?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
0
d)
1
11.
Which step of the scientific method comes after analyzing the data from the experiment?
a)
conduct an experiment
b)
make a conclusion
c)
state a hypothesis
d)
ask a question
12.
When is a hypothesis written?
a)
before you decide on a question
b)
after the experiment
c)
after the conclusion
d)
before the experiment
13.
What two words should be in a hypothesis?
a)
i think...
b)
my guess...
c)
if...then...
d)
no idea
14.
How are observations made?
a)
Only with your eyes.
b)
Using your 5 senses
c)
By trying to explain what you see.
d)
Just making a good guess.
15.
What is an observation for this picture?
a)
The man is scared because he is shaking
b)
There is a man in a yellow kayak (boat)
c)
The man is going to get eaten by the shark
d)
The man is probably very scared right now
16.
What is the mass of the triple beam balance below?
a)
193.05 grams
b)
100.93 grams
c)
109.10 grams
d)
190.39 grams
17.
What is the volume of the graduated cylinder below?
a)
6.50 mL
b)
6.19 mL
c)
6.60 mL
d)
7.39 mL
18.
What is the length of the item below?
a)
5.00 cm
b)
5.10 cm
c)
5.29 cm
d)
4.81 cm
19.
The girl has her arms folded
a)
inference
b)
observation
20.
The woman has lime green hair
a)
inference
b)
observation
21.
There are 7 kids
a)
inference
b)
observation
22.
This dog probably has anxiety
a)
observation
b)
inference
23.
This man probably had a bad break-up
a)
observation
b)
inference
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