Process Skills

Question 1

Making a decision on an observation to explain how or why:

Accepted Answer

inference

Question 2

We add paper clips to a paper plane to see if it will fly a further distance. What is the IV?

Accepted Answer

The amount of paper clips we added to the plane

Question 3

A statement that explains a possible relationship between the IV and DV? Hint: If... then...

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Question 4

What basic unit would best measure the mass of a textbook?

Accepted Answer

gram

Question 5

An experiment tests whether students who eat breakfast score better on their exams. What is DV?

Accepted Answer

scores on exam

Question 6

An educated guess or possible solution to a problem that is testable is a:

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Question 7

Length of the crayon in millimeters.

Accepted Answer

35 millimeters

Question 8

Length of the crayon in centimeters

Accepted Answer

3.5 cm

Question 9

What unit of measure would you use to BEST record the length of this toothbrush?

Accepted Answer

centimeters

Question 10

A scientist wants to test whether rats get through a maze faster after consuming coffee. DV?

Accepted Answer

The amount of time it takes the rats to get through the maze

Question 11

The factor that is measured and occurs as a result of the experiment is:

Accepted Answer

dependent variable

Question 12

What basic unit would best measure the area of your bedroom?

Accepted Answer

meter

Question 13

Using the five senses to gather information on an object or situation:

Accepted Answer

observation

Question 14

The flag has 50 stars on it and it is red, white, and blue. Which observation is quantitative?

Accepted Answer

50 stars

Question 15

What basic unit would best measure a liquid?

Accepted Answer

liter

Question 16

You want to test whether a potato bakes faster in a microwave or conventional oven. Constant?

Accepted Answer

same size of potatoes

Question 17

The horse has a brown tail. Is this a qualitative or quantitative observation?

Accepted Answer

qualitative observation

Question 18

What is an example of a quantitative observation?

Accepted Answer

Outside it is 90 degrees celsius.

Question 19

A numerical observation or measurement

Accepted Answer

quantitative observation

Question 20

A factor that is purposely changed in an experiment.

Accepted Answer

Independent variable

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative observation?

Accepted Answer

a child's eyes are blue

Question 22

3 groups of students are timed putting a puzzle together based on age. Example of a constant?

Accepted Answer

Same puzzle used for all groups

Question 23

Which statement is an inference?

Accepted Answer

The grass is soft because it must have just been mowed.

Question 24

An experiment tests whether flowers with more nectar help bees produce more honey. What is IV?

Accepted Answer

Amount of nectar

Question 25

Dad came home at 9:00 p.m. He must have had a late meeting. Which statement is the inference?

Accepted Answer

Dad had a late meeting

Process Skills

Questions 25

Process Skills

Questions 25