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Scientific Method Quiz Review
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This step in the scientific method includes a discussion of results and future directions.
Conclusion
Research
Design
Analysis
2
Experiment: How does
amount of water
affect
plant growth
? What is a CONTROLLED variable?
amount of water
temperature of water
plant growth
amount of fertilizer
3
What are some possible
qualitative
observations that could be made about this image?
The liquid is green
There is white vapor coming off the liquid
There is roughly 350 mL of liquid
The volume of the vapor is about 100 mL
4
How many
mm
are in 30
cm
?
3 mm
30 mm
300 mm
0.3 mm
5
How many
cm
are in 3
m
?
3 cm
300 cm
30 cm
0.03 cm
6
How do graphs help to interpret data?
Graphs are not useful.
Graphs can help develop a hypothesis.
Graphs can reveal patterns or trends in data.
Graphs always help pose a question.
7
The variable that is being MEASURED is the
dependent (responding)
independent (manipulated)
introductory (initial)
controlled (constant)
8
The PROBLEM should be stated in the form of a(n)
if, then statement
question
bullet point list
variable
9
Which of these is an
inference
about the picture?
There is a toy boat in the water
The boy is in the water
The boy fell out of the tree
The tree in front has no leaves
10
Which of the following is
NOT
a necessary part of a good graph?
x and y axes are labeled
numbers start at 0
Axis titles
Main graph title
11
As the week went on (Mon-Sun), what happened to muffin sales?
sales increased
sales stayed the same
sales decreased
cannot tell from the graph
12
Which observations are QUANTITATIVE?
The humidity is 42%
The air is 23 degrees Celsius
There is plenty of light
The room is warm
13
How many
m
are in 0.3
km
?
30 m
3 m
300 m
0.03 m
14
Which of the following questions would best be answered with a
scientific experiment
?
Is there a bird in that tree?
Are the trees pretty in the fall?
How does temperature affect tree growth?
Where is the oldest tree in Indiana?
15
All of the variables in an experiment that DO NOT change are called _____________ variables.
Accurate (precise)
Controlled (constant)
Independent (manipulated)
Dependent (responding)
16
In a scientific experiment, facts, numbers, and other evidence gathered THROUGH OBSERVATIONS are called
laws.
hypotheses.
data.
introductory variables.
17
Which of these is an
observation
about the picture?
The the goat is curious about the boy
The boy fell out of the tree
The boy is in the water
The toy boat belongs to the boy
18
If we want to test how
study time
affects
test scores
, which will be the
dependent
variable?
Study time
Temperature of the room
Test scores
Type of test
19
Which of the following means that data is based on
numbers
, NOT description?
Quantitative
Precise
Qualitative
Accurate
20
EXPERIMENT: How does
salt content
affect
freezing time
? What is the INDEPENDENT variable?
container material
salt content
freezing time
temperature of freezer
21
Which does NOT describe the scientific method?
step by step
organized and prescribed
done in order
NOT able to be repeated
22
Which of the following is NOT a necessary part of a good hypothesis?
Includes "because"
Complete sentence
If, then
Testable
23
If you wanted to test if
orange juice
can help with
headaches
, what should you do
before
you develop your
hypothesis
?
Select your test subjects
Decide on a good control
Buy all of your materials
Research orange juice and headaches
24
EXPERIMENT: How does
salt content
affect
freezing time
? What is a CONTROLLED variable?
freezing time
salt content
container material
temperature of freezer
25
What are some possible
quantitative
observations that could be made about this image?
There is roughly 350 mL of liquid
The volume of the vapor is about 100 mL
The liquid is green
There is white vapor coming off the liquid
26
In this graph, which is the INDEPENDENT variable?
Boiling Point
Altitude
27
If we want to test how
study time
affects
test scores
, which will be
controlled
variables?
Study time
Temperature of the room
Test scores
Type of test
28
Which observations are QUALITATIVE?
The air is 23 degrees Celsius
The humidity is 42%
The room is warm
There is plenty of light
29
What should be on the
Y axis
of a graph made from this data?
The scientist's name
Plant height (cm)
Time (days)
The words "Not the X-Axis"
30
This is the comparison group or "normal" group: nothing is changed for them OR they receive a placebo.
Experimental group
Test group
Control group
Variable group
31
What step in the scientific method comes
immediately
AFTER research?
Problem/Question
Experiment Design
Conclusion
Hypothesis
32
How many students picked SOCCER as their favorite sport?
3
6
4
9
33
Which of the following is NOT a necessary part of a good procedure?
Step - by - step
Written as a complete paragraph
Detailed
Materials list
34
Experiment: How does
amount of water
affect
plant growth
? What is the INDEPENDENT variable?
temperature of water
amount of fertilizer
plant growth
amount of water
35
The variable that is being CHANGED is the
introductory (initial)
dependent (responding)
independent (manipulated)
controlled (constant)
36
Experiment: How does
amount of water
affect
plant growth
? What is the DEPENDENT variable?
amount of water
temperature of water
amount of fertilizer
plant growth
37
The scientific method STARTS with:
Hypothesis
Problem/Question
Research
Experiment Design
38
If a
theory
is
proven
, it becomes a
law
.
False
True
39
Which of the following are
observations
about the picture?
The lion is talking
The lion is leading the meeting
The giraffe is sitting cross-legged
There are 7 animals in this picture
40
How many students scored
70
on their test?
3
2
5
4
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In this graph, which is the DEPENDENT variable?
Boiling Point
Altitude
