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Scientific Method Test Review
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1
If
sunlight affects plant growth
then
more sunlight makes the plant grow faster. This is a ___.
bias
observation
hypothesis
prediction
2
What is the factor that is different between the groups in an experiment?
variable
constant
control
bias
3
What form will a prediction always take?
Shall......will
If.....then
I.....am
So...will
4
Why should a hypothesis be testable?
so that it can become a theory
it doesn't have to be testable
so that you can see if can be supported
so it can become a law
5
What part of the scientific method do you determine what your data means to your hypothesis?
draw conclusions
make an observation
develop a hypothesis
analyze data
6
Which variable in an experiment is manipulated by the experimenter?
secondary
independent
primary
dependent
7
Bob wants to see how sunlight affects plant growth. What could be the
control
in his experiment
the plants with the no sunlight
the plants with a little amount of sunlight
the plants with the normal amount of sunlight
the plants with the above normal amount of sunlight
8
Which of these is a way to avoid bias in an experiment?
repeatable experiment
accurate notes
ALL of THESE
multiple trials
9
Bob wants to see how sunlight affects plant growth. Name the
ind.variable
in the experiment
amount of sunlight
amount of water
type of plant
both type of plant and amount of water
10
What are the factors that are kept the same between all the groups in an experiment?
bias
constant
control
variable
11
Bob wants to see how sunlight affects plant growth. Name the
dep. variable
in the experiment
amount of water
how much plant grows
type of plant
amount of sunlight
12
Which variable in an experiment responds to the variable that is changed by the experimenter?
dependent
independent
secondary
primary
13
What are questions based on?
intuition
experimentation
inference
accurate observations
14
Which of the following is NOT an example of an observation?
graphs
detailed drawings
measurements
sketches
15
Bob takes his plant data and makes a graph. Which step in the scientific method is this?
form a hypothesis
perform a controlled experiment
analyze data
draw conclusions
16
What is a hypothesis?
something that is always observable in nature
a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested
independent variable
factors in an experiment
17
Some plants in the same field grow at different rates because of the amount of sun. This is a _
prediction
hypothesis
bias
theory
18
Why can there be more than 1 hypothesis for the same observation?
people have different ideas and knowledge
not sure
there is only 1 hypothesis
19
What is a prediction?
What you think will happen in an experiment
a scientific law
a theory
A statement of what has already happened
20
Can a theory change?
no
maybe
yes
not sure
21
What is a statement about nature that can be observed all the time and seems to be true?
hypothesis
theory
prediction
scientific law
22
When you publish your work what part of the scientific method is this?
form a prediction
communicate results
have bias
make an observation
23
Bob sees that the more sun the more the plant grows. What part of the scientific method is this
communicate results
make a prediction
develop a hypothesis
draw conclusions
24
What is anything that can influence the outcome of an experiment?
factor
constant
control
bias
25
What is the untested or normal group in an experiment?
constant
control
variable
bias
26
What is it when the expectations of the experimenter affects their conclusions?
law
theory
bias
prejudice
27
When is a prediction made?
You can make a prediction at anytime
During the testing of a hypothesis
Before you test a hypothesis
After you test a hypothesis
28
Is it possible to have more than 1 hypothesis for an observation?
yes
not sure
no
maybe
29
Bob wants to see how sunlight affects plant growth. What should be a
constant
in his experiment
both type of plant and amount of water
amount of sunlight
amount of water
type of plant
30
Which of the following is NOT part of the scientific method?
ask a question
draw conclusions
communicate results
avoid bias
31
What is a unifying explanation for a broad range of hypotheses supported by testing?
scientific law
bias
theory
experiment
32
What is an experiment that tests only 1 factor or variable at a time?
factor
constant
controlled experiment
independent variable
33
Taking data and putting it into charts, graphs and tables is an example of what?
making a hypothesis
drawing conclusions
communicating results
analyzing data
