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The question that is being tested is called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Experiment
Problem
Data/Results
2
What does a meter stick measure?
Volume
Mass
Temperature
Length
3
If I put my batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the CONTROL group?
Batteries on the countertop at room temperature
Batteries in the oven getting warm
Batteries in the fridge getting cold
4
Which is the best scientific question?
Which smart phone has the most internal memory?
Which smart phone is the worst?
Which smart phone works very well?
Which smart phone is the best?
5
The variable that is measured in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Experimental variable
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Controlled variable
6
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that birds make?
Making observations
Forming a hypothesis
Interpreting data
Drawing conclusions
7
An educated guess or statement about what is going to happen is called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Problem
Observation
Controlled Variable
8
Why do scientists repeat experiments several times?
to change the variable each time
to memorize the procedures
to use up all their materials
to make sure their results are accurate
9
The variable that is kept the same through the experiment is called a(n) _____.
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Controlled Variable
Hypothesis
10
Making an interpretation from an observation is called a(n) _____.
Inference
Experiment
Hypothesis
Controlled Variable
11
If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?
Type of floss
Amount of flossing
Number of cavities
I never paid attention
12
Why do scientists collect data during an observation or investigation?
To do math
To make a graph
To answer a question about the world
For the science fair
13
Why do scientists publish the results of their experiments?
so that other scientists can see that they are working
so that publishers can print books on science
to make money
so that other scientists can learn from what they did
14
The final summary of the data and results is/are called a(n) _____.
Inference
Conclusion
Experiment
Hypothesis
15
(True or False): A hypothesis is made before an observation has taken place.
False
True
16
The process of testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions is called a(n) _____.
Experiment
Observation
Data/Results
Conclusion
17
How do you read the volume of a graduated cylinder?
You don't
Without the meniscus
Bottom of the meniscus
Top of the meniscus
18
Which of the following would make the results of an experiment more reliable?
Change the hypothesis
Multiple variables
Changing the procedure
Repeated/Multiple trials
19
If I increase my vitamin C intake, then I will have fewer colds. What is a controlled variable?
Number of colds
Amount of times you come in contact with germs
Amount of vitamin C
20
Does pipe material affect the temperature of flowing water? What is the dependent variable?
Water temperature
Diameter of the pipe
Pipe material
21
If I put on stronger sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?
Time spent in the sunlight
Severity of sunburn
Strength of sunscreen
