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Scientific Method and Tools
Scientific Method and Tools
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Covers basic scientific inquiry, scientific method, and tools.
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You should wear safety goggles or gloves when necessary.
false
true
2
Which tool uses several lenses to make objects appear much larger?
telescope
microscope
ruler
computer
3
Which tool would you use to measure the temperature of matter?
computer
thermometer
ruler
microscope
4
It is important to do a test exactly the same way every time.
true
false
5
Scientists should NOT study what others have already learned about their questions.
false
true
6
Which tool would you use to measure the volume of an object?
graduated cylinder
ruler
hand lens
tweezers
7
Which tool would be the best to use to analyze data?
computer
telescope
thermometer
hand lens
8
Which of the following is NOT a reference material?
encyclopedia
internet
book
pencil
9
Which of the following does not describe a three-deminsional shape?
width
temperature
height
length
10
Following safety rules is not a smart choice.
false
true
11
Which of the following is an organized way to answer questions and solve problems?
observations
scientific method
microscope
inquiry
12
You should always taste a chemical before you do an experiment with it.
false
true
13
Scientists can never work in teams when doing a scientific investigation.
true
false
14
What do you call the facts that you gain from an experiment?
observation
evidence
decision
hypothesis
15
What do you call an object or device used to perform a task?
mass
tool
observe
measurement
16
Which of the following would a scientist NOT use to organize their data and information?
graphs
records
charts
observation
17
What would you NOT find in the natural world?
energy and forces
living and nonliving things
art and music
weather and matter
18
What might happen if a procedure is not clearly written and specific?
You could do the experiment wrong and get the wrong results.
You could get lucky and get the right results.
You would do the experiment perfectly and become famous.
People will just know what you meant and do the test anyway.
19
What is another word for information?
data
question
explain
answer
20
Which word means "an educated guess, or a possible answer to your question"?
observation
hypothesis
conclusion
science
21
Which tool would you use to measure and compare mass?
balance
ruler
graduated cylinder
meter stick
22
What is a procedure?
A tool used to gather evidence.
Step-by-step instructions for how to perform a test.
An educated guess.
Thinking of ways to solve problems.
23
What is a model?
Things that represent other things.
Money you get for research.
Questions you ask.
Answers you get when doing experiments.
24
Which tool makes objects appear larger and allows you to see more detail?
thermometer
tweezers
hand lens
computer
25
Keeping records can help scientists share what they have learned with others.
true
false
26
Which tool would you use to see objects far away?
hand lens
microscope
telescope
thermometer
27
It is not important to be creative when designing scientific experiments.
false
true
28
Which word means "a careful way of looking for something"?
staring
exploration
hand lens
investigation
29
What do you call the process of asking questions and searching for answers?
inquiry
observation
records
research
30
Which word would describe a two-deminsional shape?
sharp
flat
bouncy
loud
