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A quiz that practices the vocabulary for the Scientific Method.
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A set of steps that scientists use to observe, measure, experiment and create TESTABLE ideas.
Hypothesis
Research
Scientific Method
Question
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All the factors in an experiment that must be the
same
to make it fair or valid, are called
independent variables
controlled variables or constants
dependent variables
controlled experiments
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The CAREFUL study of books, articles or observations in order to understand our Universe.
Question
Research
Conclusions
Hypothesis
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The control variable........
is changed.
needs to let someone else drive.
doesn't exist.
remains unchanged.
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The process of using evidence to make a statement to support or refute Scientific claims.
observation
judgement
argument
law
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An experiment may test MORE THAN ONE variable at a time. *
True
False
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A SCIENTIFIC set of steps to
TEST
a HYPOTHESIS.
Planned Experiment
Data Analysis
Presentations
Conclusion
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The independent variable......
is the variable that is measured.
is what is changed in an experiment.
remains unchanged.
is able to live on its own
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A type of sentence created to gain information.
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Question
Scientific Method
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The dependent variable.........
is what is measured.
remains unchanged.
needs help from friends.
is what is changed in an experiment.
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Which of the following is the correct sentence form of a hypothesis?
If ____________, then _____________ because______________.
Before_____________, then_____________ however__________.
First_______________, then_____________ finally___________.
Then__________, if____________ because____________.
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Scientific inquiry involves scientists gathering information & hypothesizing possible explanations of what they observe.
True
False
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The step where scientists create organized tables or graphs to make sense of their data?
ask a question
create a hypothesis
analyze data
experiment
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A scientific explanation that explains WHY something happens and is supported by a great deal of evidence.
conclusion
theory
law
prediction
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a way of learning about the natural world
classifying
predicting
data analysis
Scientific Inquiry
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The reason why scientists use the Scientific Method steps is...
to keep their work organized and reliable
they are not allowed to observe without experimenting
because they do not have any other inquiry skills
to look scientific
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A scientist observes a person sweating. An example of an INFERENCE
based
on that would be…
The person is hot.
The person is cold.
The person is sleeping.
The person is athletic.
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What are the 3 variables in an experiment?
Depending, Controlling, Independence,
Control, Independent, Dependent
Before, During, After
Varying, Same, Change
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When you SMELL smoke, you are making...
an inference
a conclusion
an observation
an educated guess
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Which of the following shows the MOST LOGICAL order for the steps of Scientific Method?
Experiment, Analyze Data, Ask a Question, Research, Hypothesis, Conclusion
Share Results,Question,Research,Experiment, Hypothesis, Conclusion,use data
Analyze Data, Ask a Question, Experiment, Research, Hypothesis, Conclusion
Question,Research,Hypothesis,Experiment Analyze Data,Conclusion, Share out
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A speech to other scientists is a form of ...
Experiment
Research
Presentation
Communication
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observations that describe
predictions
quantitative observations
data analysis
qualitative observations
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Organizing numbers and facts to begin the conclusion making process.
Presentation
Question
Data Analysis
Experiment
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If the hypothesis is not supported when you reach your conclusion, then...
The results are still valuable. Information is useful to revise the test.
You throw away all of the research.
The observations were wrong, change them to make them support it.
Then the question is not valid, ask another one that will support it.
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Evidence must be observable & clear
in order to support a scientific claim
False
True
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NUMERICAL data like temperature, time , mass, volume based on observations of measurement is referred to as....
Quantitative data
Counted data
Qualitative data
Analyzing data
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An idea written as a statement, that explains an event or process that can be TESTED. A testable statement.
Presentation
Question
Scientific Method
Hypothesis
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In the Question Step of the Scientific Method a scientist's question needs to be.....
Accurately Measured & Good
Testable, Measurable & Specific
Specific & Accurate
Testable & Scientific
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Pieces of INFORMATION that are gathered through observations or experiments are called...
data
investigations
predictions
hypothesis
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Typically the final step of the SCIENTIFIC METHOD.
Conclusion
Data Analysis
Hypothesis
Research
