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The Scientific Method
The Scientific Method
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A Quiz! that reviews both the steps of the scientific method
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The group without the tested variable used for comparison is called the _________ group.
fluctuating
biased
control
experimental
2
The part of the experiment that has the changed, or independent, variable is called the _________ group.
fluctuating
control
helpful
experimental
3
During an experiment pots 1, 2, and 3 received fertilizer, while pot 4 did not. What is the independent variable?
the fertilizer
the soil
sunlight
the water
4
Many questions arise after ___________ the physical world around you.
concluding about
testing
observing
hypothesizing about
5
A good hypothesis should also always be ___________.
based on your bias
haphazard
logical
unchangeable
6
A good hypothesis should always be ___________.
questionable
quantifiable
unchangeable
testable
7
After collecting data, the next step in the scientific method is to _________.
form a hypothesis
form a conclusion
ask a question
analyze the data
8
During an experiment, you should collect as much information, or ________, as possible.
conclusions
hypotheses
observations
data
9
5 g of salt is an example of _________ data.
quantitative
superior
qualitative
superficial
10
The ______________ is the best way to ask and answer scientific questions.
hope-and-pray method
scientific method
trail-and-error method
use-and-reuse method
11
The clear liquids turned red when mixed is an example of ___________ data.
quantitative
qualitative
superficial
superior
12
In a controlled experiment, only _____ variable(s) should be tested at a time.
as many as you want
all
1
2
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A ____________ can be referred to as an educated guess.
conclusion
hypothesis
observation
controlled experiment