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Scientific Method Quiz
Scientific Method Quiz
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This quiz reviews all parts of the scientific method.
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1
What is an independent variable?
the thing you measure
the thing you change or compare
the thing you set as a control
the data
2
Which is an inference?
The man has two kettles.
The filters are white.
He is making hot coffee.
The words "coffee shop" are in the background.
3
What are bar graphs used for?
To compare parts to the whole amount
To compare amounts in different categories
To watch for trends over time
4
Which is an observation?
There is a green and orange pumpkin.
The kids are screaming loudly.
The kids are trick or treating.
The kids are scared.
5
Which is an inference?
The green shirt on the right says DECA.
The person on the left is a white female.
2 kids are wearing green shirts.
These kids are in a club meeting.
6
Which is an observation?
The batter is wearing a white uniform.
The batter is about to hit a home run.
The catcher is the best in the league.
The grass is astroturf.
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What is this bar graph missing?
horizontal axis labels
horizontal and vertical labels
vertical axis labels
graph title
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What is the independent variable... "Does chewing mint gum improve your memory?"
test scores
chewing mint gum
your memory
chewing gum
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What is the dependent variable?
the question being asked
the thing we are comparing
the variable being changed
the variable being measured
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What is this bar graph missing?
title
vertical axis
lengend
horizontal axis
11
Which statement is true about the data?
Track is less popular than tennis
Tennis and gymnastics combined are more popular than soccer
105 people play soccer
Swimming and soccer are the most popular sports
12
What is the point of the control variable?
To have a variable to compare to
To make it more complicated
To have a variable to change
To have a variable to measure
13
What is NOT a control for this experiment?
amount of soil
amount of sun
same plant
presence of water
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What is the difference between a prediction and a hypothesis?
it mentions the control variables
it is longer than the hypothesis
it adds a reasoning to the statement
nothing
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What is the correct format for writing a hypothesis?
Why, if, then
If, then, because
If, then, if then
If, then
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Name a control for this experiment... "What type of shoe helps runners run the fastest?"
the runner
type of shoe
the sole of the shoe
the speed
17
Find the independent variable...Does taking a nap improve afternoon focus?
working in the afternoon
sleeping in the morning
afternoon focus
taking a nap or not
