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5th grade scientific method quiz
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1
Results when an experiment is done 3 times should be consistent. What does "consistent" mean?
testable
unchanging
obvious
perfect
2
What is the answer to this math problem?
who knows...
452 ∫ ¾ ∞
3
What happens if you test a hypothesis many times and the results don't support your prediction?
Fake the results!
Run the experiment again until your hypothesis is right
Rethink your hypothesis
4
What is a VARIABLE that could affect how plants grow?
type of soil
temperature
amount of sunlight
size of container
5
In an experiment about what temperature is best for beans to grow, what is the variable?
The type of bean plant
How much light they get
The soil
The temperature
6
If you were to compare the growth of a bush and a tree being watered different amounts...
...it would be a controlled experiment.
...it would be an uncontrolled experiment.
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A list of __________ is required before you collect what you need for an experiment.
methods
materials
smiles
results
8
What might cause a theory to change over time?
New evidence
People's opinions
New laws
9
What's the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
Theories are proven through tests, hypotheses haven't been
hypotheses can't be proven, theories can
Theory is another word for fact, hypothesis is a guess.
10
Put these steps in order: A) Recognizing a problem; B) Testing a hypothesis; C) Conclusion
A, C, B
B, C, A
A, B, C
C, A, B
11
Which of the following is something you could test?
Humans will someday land on Mars
Ice cream is delicious
A plant needs at least 5 hours of sunlight per day to grow
Roses are more beautiful than violets
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What must you do before you make a hypothesis?
Draw conclusions
Run an experiment
Form a theory
Consider what you already know
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Your _________ is like your "how to" list for your experiment.
hypothesis
question
procedure
conclusion
