ICAS Science 6 2019
Scientific Method
(Worksheet 1)
Name _____________________________________________________ Score __________
Put the following steps of the scientific method in the proper order.
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Research the problem
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Observe and record
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Make a hypothesis
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Identify the problem
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Arrive at a conclusion
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Test the hypothesis
Match the following terms with the correct definition.
_____________ 1. Hypothesis
_____________ 2. Control
_____________ 3. Dependent Variable
_____________ 4. Experiment
_____________ 5. Conclusion
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Organized process to test a hypothesis
An educated guess about the solution to a problem
Observations & measurements recorded
A judgment based on the results of an experiment
Used to show that the result of an experiment is
really due to the condition being tested
_____________ 6. Data
_____________ 7. Independent Variable
F. The factor that is manipulated during an experiment
G. The response that is measured in an experiment
Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge
1) For her science fair project, Marcy is investigating how levels of carbon dioxide affect plant growth.
Which of the following is most important for Marcy to do?
A. She needs to make sure her results match her predictions.
B. She needs to make sure that her results contain both words and numbers.
C. She needs to make sure that the explanation of her results is based on evidence.
D. She needs to make sure her results get published so that everyone can read them.
2) Which of the following must be true for scientific results to be valid?
A. The results should be drawn in a graph.
B. The results should be based on evidence.
C. The results should support the ideas of other scientists.
D. The results should match the predictions of the scientist.
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