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Science skills and scientific method
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Fish living in warm water weigh more than fish living in cool water. What is the dependent var?
temperature of water
weight of fish
kind of fish
2
Which step of the scientific method involves making charts, graphs, and tables for your data?
Hypothesis
Experiment
Analyze
Question
3
You must first make _____________ before you can make an inference.
a measurement
a question
a hypothesis
an observation
4
A model airplane that flies is called a _____________
comparing
model
observation
simulation
5
The test has 30 questions is an example of a _______________ observation.
Quantitative
Qualitative
6
She thinks I am buying lunch because she showed up without any money. This is an example of
Inference
Observation
7
How many independent variables should there be in an experiment?
3
2
as many as you want
1
8
What is the dependent variable in the scenario below?
amount of food left
time the TV was on
TV on or off
amount of food at start
9
Henry got an A on the test so he must have cheated. This is an example of ________________
an observation
an inference
a hypothesis
10
How can you communicate the results of an experiment?
written report
discussion
presentation
all of these ways
11
Which hypothesis is written correctly?
C
A
D
B
12
"The floor is shiny" is an example of
an observation
an inference
both
13
What is the last step in the scientific method?
experiment
conclusion
analyze data
question
14
All the things in an experiment that must be the same to make it fair are called the
constants
dependent variables
inferences
independent variables
15
Finding the similarities between you and your best friend is an example of
measuring
comparing
observing
contrasting
16
It must have rained because there are puddles on the ground. The statement is___________.
an observation
an inference
a hypothesis
17
If I study, then I will pass the test. This is an example of _______________.
an observation
a hypothesis
an inference
18
There are 40 students in this class. What kind of observation is this?
qualitative
quantitative
19
Tomato plants grown with music on produce more tomatoes. What is one constant?
amount of water
amount of tomatoes
music
20
Which step comes first in the scientific method?
hypothesis
conclusion
experiment
question
21
The variable in an experiment that is changed on purpose is called the
constant
dependent variable
independent variable
22
In which step do you create graphs, charts, and tables for your data?
conclusion
experiment
analyze results
hypothesis
23
Grouping the teachers at Silvestri according to the subject they teach is an example of
communicating results
observing
inferencing
classifying
24
What is the independent variable? Not getting enough sleep can make you crabby.
amount of sleep
crabbiness
25
The sky is blue is a _________________ observation.
Quantitative
Qualitative