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Scientific Method Summative Review
Scientific Method Summative Review
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Grade 9 Scientific Method
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A hypothesis is written what way?
short
long
in the form of a question
as a statement
2
What does the scientist observe and measure in an experiment?
dependent variable
the length of their hypothesis
controlled variable
independent variable
3
In the scientific method, which step comes AFTER the performing the experiment?
form a hypothesis
analyze results
state the problem
form the conclusion
4
After scientists make observations, they do what?
set up the experiment
They write the conclusion.
more questions
5
An independent variable is what I _______________.
keep the same
disregard
grow
change
6
In science, the system of measurement that is used is the:
metric system
no system is used
standard system
English system
7
Name the dependent variable. "What effect does running slower have on how far I can run?"
how far I can run
running slower
I do not run
my tennis shoes
8
A dependent variable is what I ____________________ in an experiment.
observe and/or measure
change
control
ignore
9
What do we call the ways scientists answer questions and solve problems?
Random Answers
Scientific Method
Crazy
Multiple Choice
10
What unit of measurement would I use to measure the mass of an object in science?
grams
tons
ounces
pounds
11
What is the one thing a scientist changes in an experiment?
independent variable
dependent variable
controlled variable
their results
12
After a scientist finishes his experiment and collects observations he does what?
ignores the results
states the problem
forms a conclusion
analyzes the results
13
Name the control variable. "What effect does studying have on my science grade?"
science grade
studying less
getting the same amount of sleep
studying more
14
In the scientific method, which step comes AFTER state the PROBLEM?
analyze results
write the procedures
write the conclusion
Research information
15
How should a scientist write their procedures?
as a numbered list with details
as a narrative paragraph
16
The PROBLEM is written with what type of punctuation?
period .
exclamation point !
I have many problems. :)
question mark ?
17
How many things can a scientist change in an experiment?
1
2
5
As many as they want
18
Where on a graph is the dependent variable labeled?
The top of the graph
X - axis
Under the graph
Y - axis
19
The
scientific method
is a series of _________________
variables
data
steps
information
20
In the scientific method, which step comes AFTER the form the HYPOTHESIS?
form a conclusion
set up the controlled experiment
make observations
state the problem
21
Volume is measured in what unit in the metric system?
meters
cups
gallons
liter
22
What do scientists do with their
conclusions
after completing an experiment?
share
ignore
change them
rearrange
23
A hypothesis is ......
awesome
ridiculous
a random answer
a testable statement
24
What does the scientist keep the same in an experiment?
the type of graph they always use
controlled variables
dependent variable
independent variable
25
Where on a graph is the independent variable labeled?
X - axis
What is a graph?
Y - axis
Top of the graph
26
What do you use when you are making observations during an experiment?
a computer for the lab report
graphs and tables
your neighbors notes
5 senses
27
Name the Indep. Var. "What effect does taking more vitamins have on how strong I will become?"
how strong I become
I'll get healthier
taking more vitamins
exercising more
28
What is step #1 in the scientific method?
form a conclusion
write the hypothesis
state the problem
write the procedures
29
What should a hypothesis include?
the independent and dependent variable
the words "I think" and "because"
nothing about the experiment
the controlled variable
30
What happens when a scientist does an experiment and it does not turn out the way they wanted?
All of the answers are correct.
Theycould retry the experiment.
The scientist might discover something new.
The hypothesis may be proven false (wrong).
