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Scientific Method Review
Scientific Method Review
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This game is a review of all vocabulary and concepts taught with the scientific method.
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Step-by-step instructions for completing a task is called a
investigation.
hypothesis.
procedure.
experiment.
2
Data is a conclusion based on a(n)
opinion.
investigation.
observation.
lucky guess.
3
What is another word for hypothesis?
prediction
investigation
evidence
graph
4
A statement of what you think will happen during an investigation is a
observation.
inference.
experiment.
hypothesis.
5
A valid scientific investigation must be able to be
graphed.
replicated.
observed.
predicted.
6
The ability to make a measurement that is as close to the actual value as possible is called
precision.
accuracy.
evidence.
data.
7
For a scientific conclusion to be valid, what must it be based on?
facts
questions
descriptions
opinions
8
True or False: An inference is a conclusion based on observations.
True
False
9
What should you do to stay safe when performing science activities?
use tools
ask my teacher questions
smell every chemical I use
wear loose clothing
10
The use of scientific methods to test a hypothesis is called a(n)
inference.
hypothesis.
experiment.
observation.
11
A scientist using scientific methods would NOT
ask a question.
record data.
form an opinion.
perform repeated trials.
12
Which of the following is NOT a scientific tool?
graduated cylinder
ruler
microscope
a shoe
13
What ways can you use to investigate different types of questions?
surveys
all of them
models
samplings
14
The next step after asking a question is
identify and control variables.
draw a conclusion.
state a hypothesis.
collect, record, and interpre data.
15
What is one thing scientists do?
draw conclusions
make hypotheses
make observations
define problems
16
A scientific conclusion is based on
observations and questions.
tools and evidence.
facts and observations.
variables and experiments.
17
Something that can change in a test is called a
variable.
experiment.
procedure.
hypothesis.
18
True or False: A scientist must perform all the steps of the scientific method in order.
True
False
19
T or F: Sometimes you have to design an investigation without doing a controlled experiment.
True
False
20
Scientific tools help you
measure temperature.
analyze your data.
gather information.
measure length and distance.
21
A control variable is a standard by which change is
inferred.
collected.
observed.
measured.
22
True or False: A scientist's opinion is a valid source of information.
False
True
23
How many variables should be tested at one time in a scientific investigation?
two
as many as possible
one
three
24
What is an example of ways to collect, record, and interpret observations?
graphics
diagrams
charts
doodles
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True or False: An investigation is valid only if one scientist completes it.
False
True
