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A #science Quiz to review the #scientific method.
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Qualitative data is
data organized in a chart or table
descriptive data
numerical data
data that is important
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Which variables remain the same and serve as a comparison to the testing variable?
independent variable
control variable
dependent variable
testing variable
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Running an experiment multiple times makes sure results are consistent. Consistent means
continuous
testable
perfect
unchanged
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If I freeze a tennis ball, then it won't bounce very high. Find the DV.
temperature of ball
height of bounce
tennis ball
bouncing surface
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A hypothesis is ______
an educated guess
an experiment
scientific law
an answer
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An experiment that tests only ONE variable at a time is called a
controlled variable
theory
scientific law
controlled experiment
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Quantitative data is
data that is descriptive
data that is colorful
data in the form of numbers
data in the form of pictures
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The variable that gets measured is called the
control variable
dependent variable
independent variable
distance variable
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How does the size of a plate affect the amount of food you eat? Find the DV.
the amount of food you eat
the type of food you eat
the size of the plate
your weight
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A scientist that counts how many bees are attracted to different types of flowers is
collecting data
making an observation
drawing a conclusion
designing an experiment
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How does temperature affect how quickly a bean sprouts? ID the IV.
the tempeature
the type of bean
how quickly a bean sprouts
the amount of water
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An inference is based on
a hypothesis
an observation
a fact
a theory
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Find the DV: How does the the amount of fertilizer used affect the # of tomatoes that grow?
amount of water
# of tomatoes that grow
type of fertilizer
brand of fertilizer
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The best scientific question is
How do computers work?
How does temperature affect the # of times a cricket chirps?
Why is the sky blue?
How do dolphins breathe underwater?
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A proper hypothesis is written as
I wonder if....
How does ___ affect ___?
I think that...
If ___ then ___ because
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The scientific method begins by
conducting research
stating a hypothesis
making an observation/asking a question
conducting an experiment
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In an experiment, the one variable that is changed is called the
hypothesis
control variable
independent variable
dependent variable
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In which step do you look for patterns and trends in data?
ask a question
state a hypothesis
draw a conclusion
analyze data
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What skill is a scientist using when he/she listens to a cricket chirping?
analyzing data
drawing a conclusion
asking a question
making an observation
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What do you do to test a hypothesis?
conduct an experiment
ask a scientist
gather other people's opinions
research an answer
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How does drinking milk on a daily basis affect the strength of my bones? ID the DV.
amount of milk
muscle mass
milk
strength of bones
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Find the IV: How does the color of light affect the # of leaves a plant grows?
amount of water
color of light
type of plant
# of leaves
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The best scientific questions
are about bugs
are testable
end in a question mark
have only one answer
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A scientist count the # of bees attracted to different types of flowers. Find the IV.
types of bees
amount of water
# of bees
types of flowers
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How does drinking caffeine before bed affect the # of hours slept? ID the IV.
caffeine
# of hours slept
the type of caffeine
the time you go to bed
