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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
a) conclusion
b) procedures
c) materials
d) responding variable

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
a) data
b) theory
c) hypothesis
d) fact

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a) answer
b) experiment
c) problem
d) safety check

True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

What is a hypothesis?
a) an educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiment
b) a random guess
c) a statement of the outcome of your experiment
d) step by step directions for your experiment

Why do scientists use the scientific method?
a) To make sure they get credit for their discoveries
b) To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.
c) So that other scientist don't get mad at them
d)

What step do you find out more information about your topic?
a) hypothesis
b) procedures
c) question/problem
d) experiment

When you use your five senses to determine the physical properties of an object.
a) Data
b) Hypothesis
c) Conclusion
d) Observation

When making an observation, you must use...
a) Only Sight
b) Smell Touch
c) ALL 5 Senses
d) Only Taste

Which scientific instrument would best be used for measuring an amount of time?
a) Ruler
b) Balance
c) Stopwatch
d) Magnifying Glass

Which scientific instrument would best be used to measure a small distance?
a) Ruler
b) Stopwatch
c) Balance
d) Pipette

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.
a) scientific method
b) recipe
c) data collection
d) metric system

A procedure designed to test a hypothesis is an
a) hypothesis
b) objective
c) observation
d) experiment

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