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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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A likely explanation or educated guess, is referred to as?
control
hypothesis
problem
conclusion
2
When analyzing results, scientists sometimes arrange data in a
graph
speech
variable
conclusion
3
To test the hypothesis you must...
make more predictions
make a conclusion
observations
experiment
4
How does the amount of sunlight affect the height of a plant? Name a constant?
plant growth
type of plant
height of plant
amount of sunlight
5
The hypothesis must include an ___ ____ statement.
dependent, variable
correct
if, then
cause, effect
6
How many variable should be tested at a time?
You should not test any variables.
All of them
One, so you know what is causing the result of the test.
Three, the independent, dependent, and constant.
7
You want to see if music makes plants grow taller? what is the dependent variable?
type of plants
type of music
growth of the plant
playing music
8
The part of the experiment that you do nothing to is the
control group
Rock group
experimental group
AARP group
9
Procedures should be listed in a _______list so that others may repeat your experiment.
short
numbered
bulleted
grocery
10
Things you leave the same when you're doing an experiment
variables
constant
control
hypothesis
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Observations and measurements recorded during an experiment
data
experiment
variable
conclusion
12
This should always be written in an "If", "Then", Because format.
constant
hypothesis
data
variable
13
The variable in the experiment that is changed by the individual conducting the experiment.
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Qualitative Observation
Inference
14
In an experiment, the ____ is on the x-axis.
independent variable
dependent variable
observations
data
15
If a student increases study time, then her grades will improve. Dependent variable is what?
Grades
Getting A's and B's
Amount of studying
Completing homework
16
Does the amount of fertilizer affect the height of a plant? what is the independent variable?
amount of soil
amount of sunlight
height of plant
amount of fertilizer
17
Which of the following is NOT part of scientific method?
hypothesis
conclusion
observation
examination
18
If your hypothesis is proven wrong, what should you do?
start over
change your results
Record and communicate your results
change your hypothesis
19
Identify the independent variable: Adding lime to grass makes it grow thicker.
how thick the grass grows
amount of lime
amount of water
amount of sunlight
20
Numbers and information collected during an experiment
data
variables
conclusion
operational definition
21
Different factors that can change in an experiment are
data
variables
results
groups
22
Identify a constant variable: Adding lime to grass makes it grow thicker.
none of the above
thickness of the grass
amount of sunlight
amount of lime
23
Which of the following could be an example of an inference?
If I increase my study time, then I will get a higher grade.
Tomorrow it will snow.
The flower is red.
The ground is wet, it must have rained.
24
A judgement based on the results of an experiment
data
conclusion
theory
variable
25
Which statement is true?
People use science in their everyday life.
Science is only important to scientists.
Scientists always agree on everything.
Science is very interesting, but not very useful.
26
The group in an experiment that receives no special treatment. It remains the same.
variable
experimental group
control group
conclusion
27
Which is the variable being observed or measured in an experiment?
Independent variable
Dependent variable
constant
control
28
Final step of the scientific method is to:
conduct experiment
communicate results
hypothesize
collect data
29
The variable being measured or observed is the
dependent variable
constant variable
independent variable
control variable
30
After testing the hypothesis, the next step is to
perform the experiment
gather information
communicate results
analyze data
31
Identify the dependent variable: Adding lime to grass makes it grow thicker.
amount of lime
thickness of the grass
amount of water
amount of soil
32
This picture shows the ____ variable
constant
dependent
Independent
control
33
Identify a constant variable: Adding lime to grass makes it grow thicker.
thickness of the grass
amount of lime
none of the above
amount of water
34
Something that remains the same in all scientific trials is . . .
a constant.
contradiction.
a variable.
conclusion.
35
If I change A and measure B, _______ is the dependent variable.
C
A
B
D
36
There are three deer in the field is an example of a(n)
conclusion
inference
qualitative observation
quantitative obervation
37
Factor that changes in an experiment
theory
observation
control
variables
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An educated best guess based on research is a(n)
opinion
fact
conclusion
hypothesis
39
If temperature increases, then students will sweat more. Independent variable = ?
Beat Air Force!
Temperature
Smelling poorly
Amount of sweating
40
Which is an example of a QUALITATIVE observation?
The water was 100 degrees.
He bounced the ball 33 times.
The car is dirty.
He ran for 10 yards.
41
In what step of the scientific method do we decide if our hypothesis was correct or not?
procedure
conclusion
the problem
observations
42
A systematic approach to solving problems is the
scientific method
nervous system
metric system
customary system
43
My hypothesis was proven correct. What is the name of this part of an experiment?
data
constant
scientific method
conclusion
44
The group that represents normal circumstances for you to compare your test to is . . .
circumstantial.
control
dependent variable.
independent variable
45
The data that is graphed on the x axis or horizontal axis is the
control variable
independent variable
dependent varaible
constant variable
46
Sam used a light meter to measure the brightness of his lamp at distances. What is distance?
constant
control variable
dependent variable
independent variable
47
According to the line graph, what can we conclude about rabbits?
Around 40 rabbits were observed in May
There are more rabbits found in May than September
More rabbits can be found in May
Most of the rabbits were observed September and August
48
How many independent variables can an experiment have?
2
0
3
1
49
The data that is graphed on the y axis or the vertical axis is the
dependent variable
control variable
independent variable
constant variable
50
According to the scientific method, you need a _____ at the end of the experiment.
graphs
hypothesis
conclusion
data
51
Which of the following is an example of an observation?
The pot on the stove is hot.
The pan on the stove is blue.
The pretzel on the floor is from the party.
The rain made the puddle on the ground
52
This picture shows the _____variable
constant
control
independent
dependent
53
To find the mean of a set of data, first you ___ the #'s, then ____ by how many #'s you had.
divide; add
divide; subtract
add; divide
add; subtract
54
Which of the following is a qualitative observation you could make about the classroom?
the back wall of the classroom is green
the classroom has two exterior walls
there are two sinks in the classroom.
there are 15 student lab tables in the classroom.
55
Sam decided to see how the density changes depending on the depth. Find the dependent variable.
density
volume
mass
depth
56
Before you state your hypothesis you should
analyze data
state a conclusion
conduct research to lead you to your hypothesis.
conduct research to find the answer to your question.
57
Explaining or interpreting an observation or statement.
hypothesis
observations
data
inference
58
I learned that mold does grow on bread when dipped in vinegar.
conclusion
variable
procedure
question
59
Which of the following is an example of an inference?
My shirt is white.
His shirt is wet because it is raining.
The water fountains have water now!
The house is made of brick.
60
Which is an example of a QUANTITATIVE observation?
8th grade has 95 students.
Zeus is tiny!!
Her voice is soft.
The building is yellow.
61
What is a statement that can be tested?
conclusion
independent variable
operational definition
hypothesis
62
Which of the items on the chart made the plants grow the highest?
miracle grow
oscomocote
water
spectrum
63
What would be the best step after identifying the problem?
Form a Hypothesis
Conclusion
Test it!
Research topic
64
"Taking something that belongs to another person is wrong" can be scientifically investigated.
True
False
