Quiz about Scientific Method and Engineering Design Process

Question 1

What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Plan

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Collect Data

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Ask

Question 2

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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hypothesis

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data

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theory

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fact

Question 3

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

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yes

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no

Question 4

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

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conclusion

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procedures

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materials

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responding variable

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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scientific method

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recipe

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data collection

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metric system

Question 6

A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment.

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procedures

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obervations

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question/problem

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materials

Question 7

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

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Form a theory

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Make observation

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Collect data

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Form a hypothesis

Question 8

A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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hypothesis

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data

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theory

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fact

Question 9

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

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experiment

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answer

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problem

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safety check

Question 10

What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess.

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A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.

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A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.

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I don't know.

Question 11

The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).

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data

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observations
conclusion

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variables

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hypothesis

Question 12

Will a construction paper air plane fly faster than an airplane made from notebook paper? Choose the best hypothesis.

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If I make a paper airplane from notebook paper, then it will fly faster than construction paper.

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Yes.

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No.

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I think the construction paper air plane will fly faster.

Question 13

Before beginning an experiment you must first make a ____.

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Plan

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Hypothesis

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Conclusion

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Experiment

Question 14

What is a result or conclusion?

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a statement of the outcome of the experiment

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step by step directions on how to complete the experiment

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the end of Mrs. Neill's all time favorite novel

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the purpose of your experiment

Question 15

Which step asks scientists to make a guess or prediction about what might happen in their experiment?

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Hypothesis

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Problem

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Research

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Conclusion

Question 16

In which step do you write whether or not your hypothesis (guess) is correct?

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Conclusion

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Results

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Experiment

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Research

Question 17

In which step do you gather information or tell what you already know?

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Research

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Problem

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Hypothesis

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Results

Question 18

The hypothesis you make is always correct.

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False

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True

Question 19

Why do scientist use the scientific method?

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To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.

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To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.

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So that other scientist don't get mad at them

Question 20

What is the scientific method

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Process that scientist use to study the world around them.

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Something in science

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Just a fun experiment

Question 21

Which step tells you what happened in your experiment?

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Results

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Conclusion

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Research

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Hypothesis

Question 22

The Scientific Method is a way for scientists to investigate the __________!

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world

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classroom

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land

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sun

Question 23

What is another word for hypothesis?

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prediction

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evidence

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graph

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investigation

Question 24

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

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Hypothesis

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Procedure

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Question

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Results

Question 25

In which step of Design Process do you compare the various ideas and select the best approach

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Plan

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Ask

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Imagine

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Improve

Question 26

Which step of the Design Process involves communicating the results of your tests

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Share Results

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Ask

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Imagine

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Improve

Question 27

If your initial design doesn't fully solve theproblem or meet the challenge, you must go back and revise your plan. This is part of which step in the Design Process?

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Improve

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Create

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Ask

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Imagine

Question 28

What is the step in the Design Process where you identify a problem or need that exists?

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Ask

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Imagine

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Plan

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Create

Question 29

A small group of people start sharing ideas. Some ideas may seem silly, but all suggestions are written down for further consideration. This activity is part of which step of the Design Process

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Imagine

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Ask

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Plan

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Create

Question 30

In which step of the Design Process would the designer review the design criteria and make adjustments to the original plan if necessary?

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Improve

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Create

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Plan

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Share Results

Question 31

In which step of the Design Process would you give an oral presentation with visual aids such as a slideshow, model, prototype etc..

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Share Results

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Ask

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Imagine

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Plan

Question 32

The only way to know if a design will work in real-world conditions is to build a model, or prototype, based on the plan. This is part of which step in the Design Process?

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Create

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Plan

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Imagine

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Improve

Question 33

During which step of the Design Process would the specific constraints or requirements of the challenge be identified

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Ask

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Plan

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Create

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Improve

Question 34

It is important to sketch detailed drawings/blueprints and ask for feedback. This happens during which step of the Design Process?

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Plan

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Create

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Improve

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Share Results

Question 35

In which step of the Design Process would you discuss questions such as: Has the challenge been met before? If so, how? If not, why not? What additional information is needed to meet the challenge

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Imagine

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Ask

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Plan

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Create

Question 36

The engineering process begins

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identifying the need or solution to a problem

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when you brainstorm new ideas

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creating an advertisment

Question 37

Which word best describes a constraint?

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restriction

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option

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opportunity

Question 38

A prototype is a model that

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functions like the final solution would

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is made of the same materials as the final product

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is made after the final product is made

Question 39

When finding the solution to an engineering problem, there is/are usually

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many possible correct solutions

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only one possible correct solution

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a very limited number of possible correct solutions

Question 40

Julie presented an idea for recycling empty milk cartons to her principal. If she followed the engineering design process, what was the first step in developing her idea?

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identifying the specific problem

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communicating the results of her research

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creating a prototype

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