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scientific method
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1
An example of a
qualitative
observation would be…
there are 22 students in this class
the classroom door is is rectangular and brown
the classroom is 72 degrees
this class is 50 minutes long
2
Mrs. Goldsmith is wearing a red dress today. This statement is an example of..
an observation
a guess
a prediction
an inference
3
Which statement about the pig would be an
observation
?
The pig likes to eat.
The pig likes mud.
The pig has two eyes.
The pig is CRAZY!
4
Which is NOT a step of the
scientific method
?
Form a hypothesis
Solve a problem
Identify a problem
Communicate Results
5
The
top three brands
of light bulbs are tested to see which type
lasted the longest
. The dependent variable is...
The amount of time the bulb brand lasted
The location of the light bulb
The brand of light bulb
Mr. Berthel
6
An example of a quantitative observation would be…
the classroom door is a rectangle
the classroom floor is made of wood
the whiteboards are difficult to clean
the classroom is 72 degrees
7
Mrs. Scott must love science! This statement is an example of...
a quantitative observation
an inference
a prediction
a qualitative observation
8
The factors in an experiment that must remain the
same
are the…
problems
dependent variables
controls
indepenent variables
9
_______________ is defined as using one or more of your
five senses
to gather information.
independent variable
observation
inference
hypothesis
10
A
theory
…(Read carefully!)
is an repeated pattern in data accepted by the scientific community
is based on many observations and investigations
all of the above
can be refuted or disproven
11
During the Gummy Bear Lab, we recorded the
volume
and
mass
of the Gummy Bear into a data table...
this represented the hypothesis.
this represented the control
this represented the independent variable
this represented the dependent variable
12
A
pipette
would best transfer the
volume
of...
500mL
50mL
4mL
200mL
13
_______________ is defined as making a
judgement
based on experience or evidence.
independent variable
observation
inference
hypothesis
14
Which step of the
scientific method
do you conclude whether your
hypothesis was supported
or
not supported
?
Identify the problem
Develop a hypothesis
Analyze your data
Draw a conclusion
15
A
large beaker
would be BEST be used to approximately find the volume of...
400mL
2mL
50mL
4mL
16
The
top three brands
of light bulbs are tested to see which type
lasted the longest
. The
independent
variable is...
Mr. Berthel
The brand of light bulb
The location of the light bulb
The amount of time the bulb brand lasted
17
A factor or variable that is tested/changed
by the scientist
is…
independent variable
hypothesis
control
dependent variable
18
A
hypothesis
and
theory
...
can both be refuted
are both patterns in nature
are both always true
are always wrong
19
A
scale
is used to measure_______ in the unit ______.
length ; cm
mass ; grams
weight ; grams
volume ; mL
20
A
hypothesis
is…(Take your time reading the answers!)
both a and c
A. formed as an "if-then statement"
C. predicts the possible outcome of the question or problem
B. is always true
21
"Mr. Megison will make the basket!" This is an example of...
a prediction
an observation
an inference
a hypothesis
22
An example of a
quantitative
observation would be…
the floor is made of wood
the walls are white
the classroom door is a rectangle
this class is 45 minutes long
23
True or False: The
dependent variable
is the factor that is measured during an experiment.
True
False
24
A law…
B. is mathematical
both a and b
C. can be refuted or disproven
A. is always true
25
"
If
you study for the math quiz for at least 45 minutes,
then
you will get above a 90%." This is an example of
an inference
a qualitative observation
a quantitative observation
a hypothesis
