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Scientific Method & Engineering Process
Scientific Method & Engineering Process
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Use this Quiz as a review for the Scientific Method & Engineering Process unit test
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A full-scale working model used to test a design concept.
version
prototype
representation
replica
2
Testing how distance affects accuracy of making field goals: What is the dependent variable?
type of football being used
person kicking the ball
field goal accuracy
distance of kicking football
3
A collected body of data from observations and experiments used to draw conclusions is _______.
theory
evidence
law
observation
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A series of steps followed to solve problems including analysis, hypothesis, and experiment.
experiment procedures
engineering process
scientific method
formula
5
Thinking that is influenced by personal opinion
critical thinking
engineering process
scientific method
bias
6
Which of the following is NOT a qualitative observation?
The water poured out of the faucet and into a beaker.
Sam added 15 ml of water to the test tube.
The broken test tube is made of glass.
The glass was swept up by the teacher.
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To arrange into classes or categories according to shared qualities or characteristics
classify
analyze
organize
group
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A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is ______.
experiment
conclusion
research
hypothesis
9
A factor in an experiment that should not be changed is called a ___________.
constant
independent variable
control
dependent variable
10
What is step five of the scientific method?
communicate
analysis
experiment
conclusion
11
Jonathon's data showed that cockroaches move away from raw cucumber slices.
question
conclusion
experiment
hypothesis
12
Which of the following is not a step of the scientific method AND engineering process?
experiment
question/problem
research
communicate
13
The experimental factor that does not depend on the other factor.
independent variable
dependent variable
experimental group
constant
14
Which of the following is a quantitative observation?
Most people want to go swimming.
It feels hot and humid outside.
The temperature is 89 degrees.
The humidity reading is high.
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Some of the steps of this process include problem, research, and specify requirements.
experiment procedures
formula
scientific method
engineering process
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In an experiment, the standard that is used for comparison is the ________.
control group
experimental group
dependent variable
independent variable
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What is step two of the scientific method?
research
hypothesis
experiment
communicate
18
An observation that describes using numbers or amounts is a ____________________.
quantitative observation
inference
qualitative observation
observation
19
The measurable factor in an experiment that depends on the manipulated factor is the ________.
independent variable
control
constant
dependent variable
20
What is step six of the scientific method
conclusion
communicate
analysis
experiment
21
The group in which one variable is changed is the ___________________.
variety group
experimental group
constant group
control group
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Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
data
evidence
inferences
observations
23
Tom wondered if combining Pepsi and baking soda would cause a reaction.
conducting an experiment
drawing a conclusion
forming a hypothesis
recognizing a problem
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Which of the following is an inference?
The pool was full of children.
The children dove off the diving board.
The children ate lunch at 12:10.
The children enjoyed their time swimming.
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If I water my plants daily, then they will grow faster because plants need water to survive.
experiment
hypothesis
question
research
