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Middle School Scientific Method Review Quiz
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1
The paint formula calls for
330g
of activator. You have
3 kg
of the powder. Do you have enough?
yes
no
2
In a scientific investigation, what are the two
testable
factors?
Independent variable & Dependent variable
Control and Conclusion
Qualitative & Quantitative
Codependent variables
3
In this step of the scientific method you design and carry out test, or trials.
Experiment
Conclusion
Problem
Hypothesis
4
Is this testable?
Does the color of light affect the growth of plants?
Yes
No
5
Which
axis
is the
independent variable
found on?
X
Y
6
In an investigation, the factors that do
not
change are called the what?
data
control
independent variable
dependent variable
7
How many independent variables are in an experiment?
two
one
three
8
What are the factors in an experiment called?
Outcome
Data
Variables
Observation
9
What is the
independent variable
?
What the scientist changes in an experiment
The average
What is measured in an experiment
What remains the same in an experiment
10
Convert:
563 m
= __________
km
21
563
.563
5,630
11
Convert
3 cm
= ____________
m
.3
.03
300
30
12
It is also called an educated guess and is written as an
if... then...
statement
Question
Experiment
Hypothesis
Problem
13
Is this testable?
Why do paper airplanes fly?
No
Yes
14
Your best friend lives
1.5 km
away. How many
meters
is that?
1500m
15000m
15m
0.15m
15
Which one of these is
longest
?
500,000 mm
50,000 cm
10 km
5 km
16
Ogre can punt
0.035 km
. Biff can punt
3,700 cm
. Who can punt the farthest?
Biff
Ogre
17
A possible solution to a scientific problem is a(n)...
theory
hypothesis
law
conclusion
18
Is this testable?
Will a squirrel go nuts if it's given jelly beans?
Yes
No
19
In the graph below what is the
Independent Variable
?
Distance
Time
20
What do scientists consider the backbone of all scientific investigations?
Experiment
Hypothesis
Research
Data
21
What is the
dependent variable
in an experiment?
What is being measured
What is being changed
What is staying the same
22
Why is it important to have a control group when using the scientific method?
To have something "normal" to compare the results to
To get the best results
So you can control the results
To keep everything the same
23
What is a
constant
in an experiment?
What is controlled
Anything that changes
Anything that remains the same
Anything that is unusual
24
What is the one thing that a hypothesis must be?
Testable
Changable
Predictable
Correct
25
Maria ran
26.2 km
on Saturday. How many deca
meters
did she run?
2,620 dam
262 dam
26.2 dam
2.62 dam
26
Why do we usually repeat experiments many times in Science before drawing a conclusion?
Scientists get more money that way!
Every time we experiment, we get more information
So we aren't biased
Scientists are bored.
27
What is the
last
step of the scientific method?
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Share Results
Question
28
Is this testable?
What will happen to the distance a paper airplane flies if the size changes?
No
Yes
29
In the graph below what would be the
Dependent Variable
?
Growth
Daily Amount of Water
