Scientific Method Pop Quiz

8 Questions | By Gastello2004 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 529

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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
2.

This is the variable that you can change.
- A.
  
  Independent
- B.
  
  Dependent
- C.
  
  Controlled
- D.
  
  Hypothesis
3.

This is what you are observing and measuring in the experiment.
- A.
  
  Independent variable
- B.
  
  Controls
- C.
  
  Hypothesis
- D.
  
  Dependent variable
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
5.

Before you begin your experiment, you must ask a question. The question is the _______________.
- A.
  
  Problem
- B.
  
  Hypothesis
- C.
  
  Procedure
- D.
  
  Conclusion
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
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
8.

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