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7th Grade Scientific Method Review
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Scientific Method: Review how to solve problems using scientific method, including variables.
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Which is the variable being observed or measured in an experiment?
Dependent variable
constant
control
Independent variable
2
How many variable should be tested at a time?
One, so you know what is causing the result of the test.
You should not test any variables.
All of them
Three, the independent, dependent, and constant.
3
Which of the items on the chart made the plants grow the highest?
miracle grow
spectrum
oscomocote
water
4
This should always be written in an "If", "Then", Because format.
data
variable
hypothesis
constant
5
Which is an example of a QUANTITATIVE observation?
The building is yellow.
8th grade has 95 students.
Zeus is tiny!!
Her voice is soft.
6
The data that is graphed on the y axis or the vertical axis is the
dependent variable
constant variable
control variable
independent variable
7
According to the line graph, what can we conclude about rabbits?
Most of the rabbits were observed September and August
There are more rabbits found in May than September
More rabbits can be found in May
Around 40 rabbits were observed in May
8
If your hypothesis is proven wrong, what should you do?
start over
change your results
change your hypothesis
Record and communicate your results
9
Factor that changes in an experiment
theory
control
variables
observation
10
Does the amount of fertilizer affect the height of a plant? what is the independent variable?
height of plant
amount of fertilizer
amount of sunlight
amount of soil
11
Something that remains the same in all scientific trials is . . .
a constant.
a variable.
contradiction.
conclusion.
12
Sam decided to see how the density changes depending on the depth. Find the dependent variable.
depth
mass
density
volume
13
If I change A and measure B, _______ is the dependent variable.
B
D
A
C
14
How does the amount of sunlight affect the height of a plant? Name a constant?
type of plant
height of plant
plant growth
amount of sunlight
15
Sam used a light meter to measure the brightness of his lamp at distances. What is distance?
independent variable
dependent variable
control variable
constant
16
If temperature increases, then students will sweat more. Independent variable = ?
Smelling poorly
Amount of sweating
Temperature
Beat Air Force!
17
The group that represents normal circumstances for you to compare your test to is . . .
independent variable
circumstantial.
dependent variable.
control
18
When analyzing results, scientists sometimes arrange data in a
variable
conclusion
graph
speech
19
The data that is graphed on the x axis or horizontal axis is the
dependent varaible
independent variable
control variable
constant variable
20
Numbers and information collected during an experiment
data
operational definition
variables
conclusion
21
What would be the best step after identifying the problem?
Test it!
Conclusion
Form a Hypothesis
Research topic
22
Which of the following is an example of an inference?
The water fountains have water now!
My shirt is white.
His shirt is wet because it is raining.
The house is made of brick.
23
How many independent variables can an experiment have?
3
1
2
0
24
Things you leave the same when you're doing an experiment
constant
variables
hypothesis
control
25
You want to see if music makes plants grow taller? what is the dependent variable?
type of music
growth of the plant
type of plants
playing music
26
Observations and measurements recorded during an experiment
variable
experiment
data
conclusion
27
Identify the dependent variable: Adding lime to grass makes it grow thicker.
amount of water
amount of lime
amount of soil
thickness of the grass
28
"Taking something that belongs to another person is wrong" can be scientifically investigated.
False
True
29
There are three deer in the field is an example of a(n)
qualitative observation
conclusion
inference
quantitative obervation
30
If a student increases study time, then her grades will improve. Dependent variable is what?
Getting A's and B's
Amount of studying
Grades
Completing homework
31
Which of the following is NOT part of scientific method?
examination
conclusion
observation
hypothesis
32
Which of the following could be an example of an inference?
The flower is red.
Tomorrow it will snow.
If I increase my study time, then I will get a higher grade.
The ground is wet, it must have rained.
33
In an experiment, the ____ is on the x-axis.
dependent variable
data
independent variable
observations
34
Identify a constant variable: Adding lime to grass makes it grow thicker.
thickness of the grass
none of the above
amount of lime
amount of water
35
To find the mean of a set of data, first you ___ the #'s, then ____ by how many #'s you had.
add; divide
add; subtract
divide; add
divide; subtract
36
Final step of the scientific method is to:
conduct experiment
communicate results
collect data
hypothesize
37
A judgement based on the results of an experiment
conclusion
theory
data
variable
38
The hypothesis must include an ___ ____ statement.
dependent, variable
correct
cause, effect
if, then
39
What is a statement that can be tested?
hypothesis
conclusion
operational definition
independent variable
40
Explaining or interpreting an observation or statement.
inference
observations
data
hypothesis
41
Before you state your hypothesis you should
analyze data
conduct research to lead you to your hypothesis.
state a conclusion
conduct research to find the answer to your question.
42
Which statement is true?
Scientists always agree on everything.
Science is very interesting, but not very useful.
Science is only important to scientists.
People use science in their everyday life.
43
The variable being measured or observed is the
constant variable
dependent variable
independent variable
control variable
44
According to the scientific method, you need a _____ at the end of the experiment.
graphs
conclusion
data
hypothesis
45
Which of the following is an example of an observation?
The pot on the stove is hot.
The rain made the puddle on the ground
The pretzel on the floor is from the party.
The pan on the stove is blue.
46
My hypothesis was proven correct. What is the name of this part of an experiment?
scientific method
constant
conclusion
data
47
This picture shows the ____ variable
dependent
Independent
control
constant
48
This picture shows the _____variable
control
constant
independent
dependent
49
A systematic approach to solving problems is the
customary system
metric system
nervous system
scientific method
50
I learned that mold does grow on bread when dipped in vinegar.
procedure
conclusion
variable
question
51
Procedures should be listed in a _______list so that others may repeat your experiment.
bulleted
short
grocery
numbered
52
Which of the following is a qualitative observation you could make about the classroom?
there are two sinks in the classroom.
the back wall of the classroom is green
the classroom has two exterior walls
there are 15 student lab tables in the classroom.
53
After testing the hypothesis, the next step is to
perform the experiment
gather information
analyze data
communicate results
54
The group in an experiment that receives no special treatment. It remains the same.
experimental group
variable
conclusion
control group
55
An educated best guess based on research is a(n)
hypothesis
conclusion
fact
opinion
56
In what step of the scientific method do we decide if our hypothesis was correct or not?
observations
conclusion
procedure
the problem
57
A likely explanation or educated guess, is referred to as?
control
conclusion
hypothesis
problem
58
Which is an example of a QUALITATIVE observation?
The car is dirty.
He bounced the ball 33 times.
The water was 100 degrees.
He ran for 10 yards.
59
The variable in the experiment that is changed by the individual conducting the experiment.
Inference
Qualitative Observation
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
60
Different factors that can change in an experiment are
data
variables
results
groups
61
The part of the experiment that you do nothing to is the
AARP group
experimental group
Rock group
control group
62
Identify a constant variable: Adding lime to grass makes it grow thicker.
none of the above
amount of sunlight
amount of lime
thickness of the grass
63
Identify the independent variable: Adding lime to grass makes it grow thicker.
amount of sunlight
amount of lime
how thick the grass grows
amount of water
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To test the hypothesis you must...
make a conclusion
observations
make more predictions
experiment
