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1
Which of the following is NOT a part of the scientific process?
drawing a conclusion before experimenting
list of procedures
variable for comparision
problem to be tested
2
Which of the following makes an experiment valid?
test experiment using many variables
use data that matches hypothesis
first set of data is the best
replicated by other scientist atleats three times
3
Which tool can help you observe a small organism crawling outside?
miscroscope
magnifying lens
compass
camera
4
What is the purpose of having a control group in the experiment? creat
used to create change
used to draw a conclusion
used to compare
used to show meaurements
5
How many trials should you conduct for an experiment?
five
two
three
ten
6
When we are using our 5 senses in nature we are
experimenting
analyzing data
observing
forming a hypothesis
7
What process is neccessary to draw the best conclusions?
forming an opinion
surveying friends
anaylzing the research
analyzing the data
8
What should you do if the measurements you collected are different from the first two trials?
change the results in last experiment
repeat experiment again
try a new experiment
make better measurements
9
What are some skills needed when doing a scientific investigation?
adding and subtracting
comparing and contrasting
multiplying and dividing
reducing and reusing
10
Why is it important to record all the steps in your procedure?
to show the varibables used
so the log book will look good
so the experiment can be repeated
people will enjoy reading it
11
The statement, "The rope is 4 meters long" is a
fact
observation
opinion
inference
12
What inference about the Earth's rotation can be made based on past years?
Earth will revolve every 12 hours
Earth will revolve once every 24 hours
Earth will make one rotation every 24 hours
Earth will make one rotation every 12 hours
13
How can you measure the growth of a plant in one month?
measure the volume after one month
measure amount of soil used
measure mass after one month
measure height after one month
14
What predictable & logical inference may be made after dark clouds collect in the sky?
rain
summer
snow
spring
15
Which of the following would make an experiment
unreliable
?
having several trials
having several variables
recording all steps
collecting measurements
16
What are some skills needed when doing a scientific investigation?
comparing and contrasting
adding and subtracting
reducing and reusing
multiplying and dividing
17
The statement "It feels hot in Miami today" is an
fact
inference
observation
opinion
18
Which term is used to describe collected measurements?
data
tools
variables
control
19
Which step in an experiment happens after all data has been measured and recorded?
analyze the data
start a new experiment
change in procedure
make a hypothesis
20
Which instrument can be used to observe a small insect on the trunk of a tree?
magnifying glass
microscope
graduated cylinder
compass
21
Which part of the experiment includes the prediction made before experimenting begins?
recording data
problem statement
researching the problem
forming hypothesis
22
Which term refers to the step by step directions during a scientific investigation?
procedure
data table
log book
materials
23
Which part of the experiment includes the list of all of the supplies needed?
materials
problem
forming a hypothesis
procedure
24
What is the purpose of collecting and interpreting data?
explain a hypothesis
explain the next experiment
explain an event or concept
explain the problem
25
Which part of the experiment summarizes the findings and answers the problem statement?
researching the problem
recording the data
stating a problem
forming a conclusion
26
What is a successful method used by scientist to explore the natural world?
make predictions based on experiments
survey people for thier opinions
record, analyze, & communicate results
read about natural disasters
27
What inference can you make if bread is left on a counter top for a long period of time?
no change will occur
more bread will be produced
mold will grow on bread
the bread will evaporate
28
Which part of the experiment is in the form of a question?
data
research
problem statement
conclusion
29
How can the findings of an experiment be shared with others?
recording the purpose
record feelings and thoughts
recording data collected
writing a summary
30
Which type of investigation did you do if you observed the nesting habits of sea turtles?
field study
controlled experiment
model
simulation
31
Why must you include in your procedures in an investigation?
they are written after experiment
they are copied from a book
so other scientists can repeat the investigation
they are written in long sentences
32
Which term refers to data that is organized on a grid?
data table
materials
procedures
graph
33
Which of the following is an example of a Model?
the virtual reality ride at the mall
the moon
the sun
The skeleton in Mr Seage's room
34
Which term is used to describe the part of the experiment that
remains unchanged?
dependent variable
control group
experimental group
independent variable
35
Which term refers to the recorded observations kept throughout the experiment?
procedures
data table
materials
log book
36
Which is a technique used to carry out an investigation?
observations
field studies
scientific method
designing models
37
When you use reference materials to help understand the problem, you are doing what?
researching the problem
problem statement
recording the data
forming a hypothesis
38
What makes an investigation reliable?
replicable by only the experiment
witness the experiment
collection of research on the subject
replicable by others
