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a review for the scientific method test
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Which sequence of events is a logical order of a scientific investigation?
hypothesis →experiment →analysis of data →conclusion
experiment→hypothesis→ analysis of data →conclusion
hypothesis→ experiment→ conclusion→ analysis of data
analysis of data →conclusion→ experiment →hypothesis
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What is the purpose of using scientific methods?
to answer questions & solve problems
to make careful observations
to follow steps in order
to think of a question about the world
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What is the first step of a scientific investigation?
making a prediction
drawing a conclusion
asking a question
conducting an experiment
4
I created a testable question about fabric softener & static cling. Which source should I use?
my prior knowledge of the subject
both info gathered thru research & prior knowledge
my predictions
info gathered thru research
5
Which of the tools should NOT be used to give precise & accurate measurements?
test tube
graduated cylinder
triple beam balance
ruler
6
Answering questions by performing an activity that includes careful observation, you are using
questioning
experimentation
resources
science
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After making a hypothesis, a scientist must
test it with experments
share it with other scientists
draw conclusions
analyze the results
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In which of these parts of a scientific investigation do you use your senses to obtain info?
conclusion
hypothesis
analysis
observation
9
Which characteristics define a laboratory experiment?
data, conclusions, & unregulated environment
test variables, data, & uncontrolled conditions
IV, DV, data, & controlled conditions
hypothesis, models, & calculations
10
Joe must conduct a scientific investigation. Which step should he complete FIRST?
Use appropriate tools to collect & organize data
Analyze data & patterns & make an inference based on those
Develop a testable question based on research
List the steps to be used for the procedure
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Which description defines the variable in a scientific experiment?
any factor that can change in a controlled experiment
a question being explored by an investigation
a set of possible outcomes for an experiment
a range of values for a particular quantity in an experiment
12
What statement is a hypothesis?
If Judy studies for her test then she will do well on it.
There are more than 100 elements in the periodic table
Sample X has a greater mass than sample Y
We have found that bean seeds sprout faster than corn seeds
13
The amount of matter that makes up an object is called
length
volume
mass
area
14
Look at data tables on the white board. Which one should be used to record temp every minute.
C
B
D
A
15
Any use of the senses to gather information is called a(n)
hypothesis
observation
conlusion
prediction
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What is a possible explanation or answer to a question called?
a scientific method
a prediction
an observation
a hypothesis
17
One form in which scientists arrange data to analyze results is a
variable
hypothesis
graph
speech
18
Which of these questions could be answered using a scientific investigation?
Why does a He balloon float into the sky when it is released
Do dogs make better pets than cats?
What amusement park has the roller coaster that is most fun
Which book about space exploration is the best?
19
The process of gathering knowledge about the natural world is called
science
observation
research
investigation
20
Which of these is an observation that could be used to form a testable question & an experiment
Dogs have fours legs & a tail
Dogs think about people all the time
White mice make good pets
My dog seems sad
21
What is the basic SI unit for measuring length?
meter
gram
foot
liter
22
What unit may be used for ALL of the following tools: graduated cylinder, measuring cup, beaker
milliliter
grams per liter
meter
kilogram
23
Pieces of information gained through experimentation are called
predictions
data
observations
scientific methods
24
Answering some questions in science by looking up facts in magazines is called
experimentation
research
science
observation
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Which of these activities could be part of a scientific investigation?
reading parts of a play aloud
learning the rules of a new game
eating lunch in the cafeteria
recording the outdoor temperature
