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Scientific Method Review Quiz
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In a scientific investigation, what are the two
testable
factors?
Qualitative & Quantitative
Codependent variables
Control and Conclusion
Independent variable & Dependent variable
2
In an investigation, the factors that do
not
change are called the what?
data
dependent variable
independent variable
control
3
Is this testable?
Will a squirrel go nuts if it's given jelly beans?
No
Yes
4
Why do we usually repeat experiments many times in Science before drawing a conclusion?
So we aren't biased
Every time we experiment, we get more information
Scientists get more money that way!
Scientists are bored.
5
In this step of the scientific method you design and carry out test, or trials.
Experiment
Problem
Hypothesis
Conclusion
6
What is a
constant
in an experiment?
Anything that remains the same
Anything that is unusual
What is controlled
Anything that changes
7
What are the factors in an experiment called?
Observation
Data
Outcome
Variables
8
How many independent variables are in an experiment?
one
two
three
9
What do scientists consider the backbone of all scientific investigations?
Data
Experiment
Research
Hypothesis
10
Why is it important to have a control group when using the scientific method?
To keep everything the same
To get the best results
To have something "normal" to compare the results to
So you can control the results
11
What is the one thing that a hypothesis must be?
Testable
Changable
Correct
Predictable
12
Is this testable?
What will happen to the distance a paper airplane flies if the size changes?
No
Yes
13
What is the
independent variable
?
The average
What is measured in an experiment
What remains the same in an experiment
What the scientist changes in an experiment
14
Is this testable?
Why do paper airplanes fly?
Yes
No
15
What is the
last
step of the scientific method?
Hypothesis
Share Results
Conclusion
Question
16
It is also called an educated guess and is written as an
if... then...
statement
Hypothesis
Question
Experiment
Problem
17
A possible solution to a scientific problem is a(n)...
conclusion
law
hypothesis
theory
18
Is this testable?
Does the color of light affect the growth of plants?
Yes
No
