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Test Description: Review questions for the scientific method
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1) Scientist use models for:
A
objects that are too small
B
objects that are too dry
C
objects that are too close
D
objects that are too wet
2) After a sceintist has determined the conclusion of a problem, he may decide to make a
A
theory
B
inference
C
law of nature
D
hypothesis
3) After you spill Kool-Aid on your shirt, you try three different detergents before you find one to get the satin out. The three detergents are what part of the experiment?
A
contro
B
hypothesis
C
dependent variable
D
independent variable
4) Mary wants to find the effects of different kinds of music on tomato plants. She says: If I play classiscal music to the plants, I think they will grow taller. This step is the:
A
problem
B
research
C
hypothesis
D
information
5) A superstition is an explanation based on
A
observation
B
luck
C
facts
D
evidence
6) In the scientific method, the problem is stated in the form of
A
charts and graphs
B
observations
C
jargon
D
question
7) The dependent variable is the part of the experiement that the scientist
A
intentionally changes
B
leaves out
C
always does the same
D
measures and observes
8) Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good scientist
A
patient
B
curious
C
smart
D
open-minded
9) A globe is an example of a
A
measurement
B
physical model
C
scientific method
D
mental model
10) The scientific method is used for
A
doing experiements
B
sovling problems
C
predicting answers
D
explaining things
11) Gravity, inertia, acceleration and action-reaction are all kinds of
A
hypothesis
B
Law
C
inference
D
fact
12) Anything scientists can use to represent an object or event is called a(n)
A
model
B
theory
C
hypothesis
D
experiment
13) Ideas, graphs, equations and formulas are examples of
A
physical models
B
theories
C
laws
D
mental models
14) A student did an experiment to see which laundry detergent got clothes cleaner. He washed a pair of socks in Tide, a pair in Gain, and another pair in just water. Which part of the experiment is the pair washed in water?
A
dependent variable
B
control
C
constant
D
independent variable
15) The independent variable is
A
what is measured and observed
B
the part of the experiment that I can change
C
evidence based on facts
D
The item that always stays the same
16) If the data for the independent variable is a category (qualitative), you should use what type of graph?
A
Bar graph
B
pie chart
C
piece of paper
D
line graph
17) If the independent variable data is a numerical (quantatative) you should use which type of graph?
A
piece of paper
B
line graph
C
pie chart
D
bar graph
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