Quiz Over Scientific Method

15 Questions | By Leuschen | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 228

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1.

One of my 8^th grade STUCO kids want to know – What is the effect of acne medicine on pimple reduction? IDENTIFY the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE
- A.
  
  Acne medicine
- B.
  
  Pimple reduction
- C.
  
  Temperature
- D.
  
  Skin type
2.

Nick wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water. Identify the independent variable
- A.
  
  How high an ice cube floats
- B.
  
  What type of liquid Nick is using
- C.
  
  Temperature of water
3.

Mr. Gipson wanted to see how different types of music affected students' pulse rates. He played different types of music: heavy metal, rap, R&B, alternative, pop, country, and classical music. Identify the DEPENDENT variable.
- A.
  
  Mr. Gipson
- B.
  
  Type of music
- C.
  
  Pulse rate
4.

Tiffany was investigating how fast it took Hayden to react to different sounds - such as a dog barking, a person yelling, a car honking. Identify the independent variable.
- A.
  
  How fast Hayden reacts
- B.
  
  Different sounds
- C.
  
  If Hayden is distracted
5.

I was shopping for paper towels yesterday and it got me thinking.... Which paper towel brand is the strongest? Indentify the dependent variable
- A.
  
  Paper towel brand
- B.
  
  Strength of paper towel
- C.
  
  What I clean up with the paper towel
6.

All hypothesis should be written as an _______________________ statement.
- A.
  
  I think
- B.
  
  Sometimes crazy things happen in science
- C.
  
  If/Then
- D.
  
  Because
7.

If I use fertilizer on my tomato plant, then my tomato plants will grow bigger. Identify the independent variable
- A.
  
  Fertilizer
- B.
  
  Size of plant
- C.
  
  Water, sunlight, amount of dirt
8.

If I use fertilizer on my tomato plant, then my tomato plants will grow bigger. What would be a constant for this experiment?
- A.
  
  Fertilizer
- B.
  
  Size of tomato plant at end of experiment
- C.
  
  Amount of sunlight
9.

IF I take a yoga class, THEN my flexiblity will increase. Find the Independent Variable
- A.
  
  My yoga instructor
- B.
  
  Flexibility
- C.
  
  Taking a yoga class
10.

Does an expensive brand of shampoo make my hair shinier? Identify the dependent variable
- A.
  
  Brand of shampoo
- B.
  
  Shininess of hair
- C.
  
  Length of hair
- D.
  
  Amount of shampoo
11.

Does an expensive brand of shampoo make my hair shinier? Identify a constant in the experiment
- A.
  
  Length of wash time
- B.
  
  Water temperature while washing
- C.
  
  Amount of shampoo
- D.
  
  All of the above
12.

What is the effect of toothpaste of cavity prevention? Identify then independent variable
- A.
  
  Whether or not I have had braces
- B.
  
  Toothpaste
- C.
  
  Cavity prevention
- D.
  
  Toothbrush brand
13.

My 3 year old wants to know -- Which nail polish best reduces chipping? Identify the dependent variable
- A.
  
  Nail polish
- B.
  
  Chipping
- C.
  
  Whether or not I bite my nails
14.

If I buy expensive running shoes, THEN I will jog faster. Identify the independent variable.
- A.
  
  Not a chance Mrs. L - you won't run faster with new shoes
- B.
  
  Running shoes
- C.
  
  Speed of jog
15.

The final step of the scientific method is to
- A.
  
  Stop researching
- B.
  
  Form a conclusion and then think of a new question and start the process over
- C.
  
  Form a conclusion and never think of the experiment again
- D.
  
  None of the above