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Scientific Method Review
Scientific Method Review
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review for the scientific method grade 7
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What is a quantitative observation?
uses only descriptions
uses numbers in the form of amounts or measurements
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"Which perfume smells better, brand A or Brand B?" is this a testable research question?
no, it is a matter of opinion
yes, it is a factual question
3
True or False: there can only be one constant variable in an experiment
true
false
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How many steps are in the scientific method (according to Ms. Tiren and Mrs. Creighton)
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7
5
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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?
the factor that changes because of what you change
the factors that always must be the same
The materials you use in an experiment
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Find the DV in this statement: Which type of soda has more sugar: brand A or brand B?
the brand of soda
the sugar in the soda
the bubbles in the soda
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Find the IV in this statement: What amount of sunlight makes pea plants grow taller?
sunlight
water
pea plants
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What is a qualitative observation?
observations that use numbers
observations that use non-numerical data
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which statement is a prediction?
I think the lunch will be yummy today.
There are 12 inches in a foot
There are 15 desks in the classroom
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What is always the first step you take when doing an experiment?
draw conclusions
gather all of your materials
clean your lab area
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what is the independent variable in an experiment?
the one factor the experimenter (you) changes
the factor that changes because of what you changed
The factors that are kept the same
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"Which popcorn brand pops faster?" is this a testable research question?
no
yes
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What is a conclusion?
a summary of your findings when you complete and experiment
the beginning of an experiment
the steps you take during your experiment
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Which is an observation?
Ms. Creighton handed Jayson his test back and he was happy.
Both A and B
The sky is blue.
The Chinese food in the fridge smells bad.
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Is this a testable question? Do blue M&Ms taste better than green M&Ms?
testable
not testable
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A constant variable is something that changes every time.
true
false
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Which statement has data in it?
The temperature is hot.
The temperature dropped 15 degrees over the last two days.
Pink roses are pretty.
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Which statement is an acceptable hypothesis?
The flowers were dying.
If I water the garden, then the tomatoes will grow.
I like pink roses the best.
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What is a hypothesis?
a silly question
a written question
an educated guess
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What does IV stand for?
independent variable
individual variations
intense voices
