Scientific Method Pop Quiz

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A scientific method is a method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses. A better understanding of the methods helps to support theories. Take the quiz to see how conversant you are on the topic.

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1.

These are the factors that stay the same throughout your experiment.
- A.
  
  Independent
- B.
  
  Controlled
- C.
  
  Dependent
- D.
  
  Research
Correct Answer
B. Controlled

Explanation
Factors that are kept the same are controlled factors.

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2.

This is the variable that you can change.
- A.
  
  Independent
- B.
  
  Dependent
- C.
  
  Controlled
- D.
  
  Hypothesis
Correct Answer
A. Independent

Explanation
The independent variable is the one variable you will change during your experiment; it is the thing that you manipulate.

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3.

This is what you are observing and measuring in the experiment.
- A.
  
  Independent variable
- B.
  
  Controls
- C.
  
  Hypothesis
- D.
  
  Dependent variable
Correct Answer
D. Dependent variable

Explanation
The dependent variable is the variable you will be observing and measuring.

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4.

This statement should be in the form of "If-Then" because it is your prediction of what will happen.
- A.
  
  Independent variable
- B.
  
  Controlled
- C.
  
  Hypothesis
- D.
  
  Dependent variable
Correct Answer
C. Hypothesis

Explanation
Your hypothesis is your educated guess. Remember not to say "I think" or "I believe". Always use "If_____ then ______.".

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5.

Before you begin your experiment, you must ask a question. The question is the _______________.
- A.
  
  Problem
- B.
  
  Hypothesis
- C.
  
  Procedure
- D.
  
  Conclusion
Correct Answer
A. Problem

Explanation
Your question is your problem. You must have a problem before you can have an experiment.

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6.

When you record data, you will need to use these two types of observations: _________ and _________________.
- A.
  
  Materials and procedure
- B.
  
  Independent and dependent
- C.
  
  Sight and hearing
- D.
  
  Quantitative and qualitative
Correct Answer
D. Quantitative and qualitative

Explanation
You will make quantitative and qualitative observations. Quantitative is your measurements (numbers) and qualitative is using your senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste).

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7.

You must have this in order to proceed with your experiment or you won't know what to do. Someone should be able to do your experiment by following this.
- A.
  
  Log book
- B.
  
  Bar graph
- C.
  
  Step-by-step procedure
- D.
  
  Variables
Correct Answer
C. Step-by-step procedure

Explanation
You must list your experiment in steps; this is your procedure. It helps to start with 1 and ask yourself, what is the first thing I will do in my experiment?

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8.

If you don't collect this, you won't be able to do a graph.
- A.
  
  Data
- B.
  
  Hypothesis
- C.
  
  Variables
- D.
  
  Controls
Correct Answer
A. Data

Explanation
You must keep a log book of what you observe and measure. If you don't, your experiment is not an experiment.

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Scientific Method Pop Quiz

These are the factors that stay the same throughout your experiment.

This is the variable that you can change.

This is what you are observing and measuring in the experiment.

This statement should be in the form of "If-Then" because it is your prediction of what will happen.

Before you begin your experiment, you must ask a question. The question is the _______________.

When you record data, you will need to use these two types of observations: _________ and _________________.

You must have this in order to proceed with your experiment or you won't know what to do. Someone should be able to do your experiment by following this.

If you don't collect this, you won't be able to do a graph.

When you record data, you will need to use these two types of observations: _ and _________.