Scientific Method (5th)

Question 1

Data is a conclusion based on a(n)

Accepted Answer

observation.

Question 2

True or False: A scientist's opinion is a valid source of information.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

For a scientific conclusion to be valid, what must it be based on?

Accepted Answer

facts

Question 4

A scientific conclusion is based on

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facts and observations.

Question 5

A valid scientific investigation must be able to be

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replicated.

Question 6

T or F: Sometimes you have to design an investigation without doing a controlled experiment.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

The use of scientific methods to test a hypothesis is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

experiment.

Question 8

What does a scientist do?

Accepted Answer

all of them

Question 9

The ability to make a measurement that is as close to the actual value as possible is called

Accepted Answer

accuracy.

Question 10

What is another word for hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

prediction

Question 11

Step-by-step instructions for completing a task is called a

Accepted Answer

procedure.

Question 12

Scientific tools help you

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all of them

Question 13

What is not an example of a way scientists collect, record, and interpret observations?

Accepted Answer

doodles

Question 14

How many variables should be tested at one time in a scientific investigation?

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one

Question 15

A control variable is a standard by which change is

Accepted Answer

measured.

Question 16

True or False: An inference is a conclusion based on observations.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Something that can change in a test is called a

Accepted Answer

variable.

Question 18

The next step after asking a question is

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state a hypothesis.

Question 19

A scientist using scientific methods would NOT

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form an opinion.

Question 20

True or False: A scientist must perform all the steps of the scientific method in order.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a scientific tool?

Accepted Answer

a shoe

Question 22

What should you do to stay safe when performing science activities?

Accepted Answer

ask my teacher questions

Question 23

A statement of what you think will happen during an investigation is a

Accepted Answer

hypothesis.

Question 24

True or False: An investigation is valid only if one scientist completes it.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 25

What ways can you use to investigate different types of questions?

Accepted Answer

all of them

Scientific Method (5th)

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Scientific Method (5th)

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