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Duplicate of Scientific Method Review
Duplicate of Scientific Method Review
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This game is a review of all vocabulary and concepts taught with the scientific method.
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Step-by-step instructions for completing a task is called a
experiment.
procedure.
hypothesis.
investigation.
2
What ways can you use to investigate different types of questions?
models
surveys
all of them
samplings
3
What should you do to stay safe when performing science activities?
use tools
wear loose clothing
smell every chemical I use
ask my teacher questions
4
The use of scientific methods to test a hypothesis is called a(n)
hypothesis.
inference.
observation.
experiment.
5
True or False: An inference is a conclusion based on observations.
False
True
6
T or F: Sometimes you have to design an investigation without doing a controlled experiment.
False
True
7
A scientific conclusion is based on
variables and experiments.
tools and evidence.
observations and questions.
facts and observations.
8
Which of the following is NOT a scientific tool?
graduated cylinder
a shoe
ruler
microscope
9
A control variable is a standard by which change is
collected.
measured.
inferred.
observed.
10
What is one thing scientists do?
draw conclusions
make observations
define problems
make hypotheses
11
What is another word for hypothesis?
prediction
evidence
graph
investigation
12
True or False: A scientist's opinion is a valid source of information.
False
True
13
Something that can change in a test is called a
procedure.
hypothesis.
experiment.
variable.
14
Scientific tools help you
gather information.
analyze your data.
measure temperature.
measure length and distance.
15
True or False: An investigation is valid only if one scientist completes it.
False
True
16
The ability to make a measurement that is as close to the actual value as possible is called
accuracy.
precision.
evidence.
data.
17
For a scientific conclusion to be valid, what must it be based on?
opinions
questions
descriptions
facts
18
How many variables should be tested at one time in a scientific investigation?
as many as possible
two
three
one
19
True or False: A scientist must perform all the steps of the scientific method in order.
True
False
20
The next step after asking a question is
collect, record, and interpre data.
identify and control variables.
draw a conclusion.
state a hypothesis.
21
A scientist using scientific methods would NOT
ask a question.
perform repeated trials.
form an opinion.
record data.
22
A statement of what you think will happen during an investigation is a
hypothesis.
observation.
inference.
experiment.
23
Data is a conclusion based on a(n)
opinion.
investigation.
lucky guess.
observation.
24
A valid scientific investigation must be able to be
observed.
replicated.
predicted.
graphed.
25
What is an example of ways to collect, record, and interpret observations?
diagrams
doodles
graphics
charts
