Scientific Method Pop Quiz

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

    • Data
    • Hypothesis
    • Variables
    • Controls
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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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  • 2. 

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

    • Independent variable

    • Controlled

    • Hypothesis

    • Dependent variable

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 3. 

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

    • Problem

    • Hypothesis

    • Procedure

    • 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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  • 4. 

    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.

    • Log book

    • Bar graph

    • Step-by-step procedure

    • Variables

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 5. 

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

    • Independent

    • Controlled

    • Dependent

    • Research

    Correct Answer
    A. Controlled
    Explanation
    Factors that are kept the same are controlled factors.

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  • 6. 

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

    • Materials and procedure

    • Independent and dependent

    • Sight and hearing

    • Quantitative and qualitative

    Correct Answer
    A. 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. 

    This is the variable that you can change.

    • Independent

    • Dependent

    • Controlled

    • 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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  • 8. 

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

    • Independent variable

    • Controls

    • Hypothesis

    • Dependent variable

    Correct Answer
    A. Dependent variable
    Explanation
    The dependent variable is the variable you will be observing and measuring.

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