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Scientific Method Review
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1
What is another word for hypothesis?
investigation
prediction
graph
evidence
2
What would be a good scientific question for this data table?
Does the plant grown increase or decrease?
How many plants do we test?
What is the pH of soil?
How does the pH of the soil affect the plant growth?
3
Identify the independent variable.
pH of soil
average plant growth
plant group
cm
4
How many variables should be tested at one time in a scientific investigation?
as many as possible
one
two
three
5
A scientific conclusion is based on
observations and questions
variables and experiments
facts and observations
tools and evidence
6
Which of the following is a
testable
scientific question?
The toothpaste makes my breath smell minty and fresh.
Which is better: deodorant or toothpaste?
Does flossing affect heart health?
7
Which of the following is not a scientific tool?
triple beam balance
shoe
graduated cylinder
ruler
8
The group that does NOT receive the independent variable
Experimental Group
Control Group
9
Which is NOT a requirement for a question to be called "scientific"?
measureable
predictable
repeatable
10
In order for an experiment to be considered valid, it must...
Be done in a controlled environment, like a lab
Is done multiple times
All of these
Can be repeated by other scientists
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A statement of what you think will happen during an investigation is a
hypothesis
observation
observation
experiment
12
What is the definition of scientific method?
an educated guess
what scientists do to look smart
the steps taken in order to get an answer to a problem
13
Identify the dependent variable.
Plant groups
plants
pH of soil
average plant growth
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A valid scientific investigation must be able to be
predicted
graphed
observed
replicated
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Something that can change in an experiment in an experiment is called a
experiment
variable
procedure
hypothesis
16
Step by step instructions for completing a task is called a
experiment
investigation
procedure
hypothesis
17
List one possible well written qualitative observation.
The pH of the soil for plant group 1 was 25.4
As the pH was higher the plants were green
Plant 5 had the highest plant growth of 53.3
The average growth of the plant with pH 6.0 was 25.4
18
Which is the correct order of the steps in the scientific method?
conclusion, experiment, hypothesis questioning
question, experiment, hypothesis, conclusion
question, hypothesis, experiment, conclusion
19
Which pH had the lowest plant growth?
7.2
7.0
6.4
6.0
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What is the formula for water?
H3O
H20
HH
H2Z
