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Scientific Method Quiz
Completion Questions
Put the steps of the 7 steps of the scientific method found in the word bank in order from first
to last.
Form a Hypothesis
Observe and Record Results
Test Your Hypothesis
Report Your Results
Identify the Problem
Collect Information/Research
Draw Conclusions
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Collect Information / Research
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Test Your Hypothesis
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Draw Conclusions
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Multiple Choice Questions
Write the letter of the best answer in the space provided.
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8. Data that are descriptions of qualities such as shape, color, taste, feel, etc…
A. experiment
B. observation
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9. An explanation that tries to make sense of your observations. Influenced by
your experiences/prior knowledge. These explanations may not be true.
A. conclusion
B. inference
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10. A working explanation or trial answer to a problem. An “educated guess.”
A. inference
B. hypothesis
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11. An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions.
A. experiment
B. Materials list
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12. This variable is measured during the experiment and reported as the
results.
A. Independent
B. Dependent
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13. Variables that you the experimenter change in an experiment to see if it
changes anything. This is changed in the experiment to see if it will affect
the outcome.
A. Independent
B. Dependent
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14. Variables that are kept the same during the experiment so the experiment
is a fair test of the independent variable.
A. Responding
B. controlled
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15. Something that can be assigned or take on different values in an
experiment.
A. Hypothesis
B. Variable
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16. Potential error and bias that may affect experimental results.
A. experiment
B. experimental Error
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17. Information gathered by observation or experimentation that can be used
in calculating or reasoning.
A. data
B. analysis
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18. Data consisting of numbers.
A. quantitative data
B. qualitative data
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19. The scientific purpose is “Duracell or Eveready- Which is the Better
Battery?” What is wrong with this purpose?
A two independent variables
B. “best” is not to be used
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20. The hypothesis is “If three cat foods are offered to a cat then the cat will
prefer the food with the most catnip in it.” What is wrong with this
hypothesis?
A. nothing is wrong with it
B. tests two dependent variables
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21. The hypothesis is “I predict blue-colored rock candy will be chosen by most
people.” What is wrong with this hypothesis?
A. not a prediction
B. Not in “if…then…” format
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22. In a conclusion, you should include all of the following except ______.
A. The purpose or question you investigated
B. The procedure followed in the experiment
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23. Information gathered using the five senses that can be used to answer
scientific questions is called __________.
A. an opinion
B. an observation
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24. The variables that must be kept the same across all experimental groups to
make sure your experiment is a fair test of your scientific question.
A. Independent variables
B. Controlled variables
25. Write a hypothesis from this question/problem.
Will Crickets chirp more if the temperature is warmer?
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SCIENTIFIC METHOD QUESTIONS
Purpose: A scientist decides to find out if different kinds of soap detergent will make bigger
bubbles than others.
Read through this materials list to answer the question below:
MATERIALS LIST:
Dish washing liquid A
Dish washing liquid B
Dish washing liquid C
Paper towels
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1000ml containers
100ml containers
straws
Lab sheet
What is wrong with this materials list?
A. it is not easy to read
B. Amounts of materials are missing
Read through this procedure:
1. Mix some of dish washing liquid A with some water. Call this Bubble
Solution A.
2. Spread this bubble solution on the table.
3. Blow a bubble with a straw. Practice blowing bubbles until you can
blow a large bubble
without it popping.
4. Now blow a bubble until it pops. Use a ruler to measure the diameter
of the ring left on the
table.
5. Record the results in centimeters in the data table.
6. Repeat four times.
7. Repeat these steps with each brand of dishwashing soap.
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What is wrong with the procedure you read above?
A. the procedure does not control for other variables
B. Not detailed enough
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Look at this graph:
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What is wrong with the graph above?
A. The units are not included
B. The x-axis is not labeled correctly
Look at this graph:
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What is wrong with the graph above?
a. No title
c. The x-axis is not labeled correctly
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Read each the following purposes for doing an experiment. Choose the correct choice that
describes what is wrong with the purpose.
________ 30. Can girls throw a softball farther and more often than boys?
A. two independent variables
B. two dependent variables
________ 31. Which gender can kick a football the farthest, boys or girls?
A. nothing
C. two dependent variables
________ 32. Can girls hit tennis balls better than middle school boys?
A. nothing
C. “better” should be “farther”
Read each the following hypotheses for doing an experiment. Choose the correct choice
describes what is wrong with the purpose.
________ 33. If three kinds of airplanes are tested then the longest one will fly the farthest.
A. nothing
C. two dependent variables
________ 34. I predict that the aluminum baseball bat will hit the ball farther than the wooden
and plastic bats.
A. two independent variables
B. Not in “If….then…..” format
________ 35. If three paper towels are tested, then the thickest paper towel will hold the most
weight and the most water.
A. Not in “If….then…..” format
B. two dependent variables
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Identify the Independent Variable, the Dependent Variable, and the Controlled Variables in
each of the following experiments.
36. If groups of students study for different lengths of times, then the students that study more
will receive the highest grades.
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Age of students
A. Independent variable
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Study time
B. Dependent variable
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Grade on test
C. Controlled variable
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Same test
37. Students who drink energy drinks before a basketball game will score more baskets than
students who do not drink energy drinks.
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Number of baskets
A. Independent variable
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Energy drinks or no drinks
B. Dependent variable
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Same amount of play time
C. Controlled variable
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Skill level is similar
38. Senior citizens who exercise will have fewer numbers of heart attacks.
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Number of heart attacks
A. Independent variable
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Equal number of men and women
B. Dependent variable
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Similar history of heart disease
C. Controlled variable
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Exercise or no exercise
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