Scientific Method Test

The information collected during an experiment is called?

• variable

• controls

• data

• observation

asking a question, forming a hypothesis, and analyze data are all steps in the?

• variable

• measurement

• data table

• scientific method

What is a hypothesis?

• a wild guess

• a prediction

• a fact

• your teacher's idea

What does the word CLASSIFY mean?

• to find differences between items

• to group things by using a set of rules

• to study a nonliving object

• to name living and nonliving things

After and experiment is over, scientists write or draw a ______ to tell about the results.

• hypothesis

• prediction

• conclusion

What is the process used by scientists to find answers to questions or solve a problem?

• experimentation

• scientific method

• inference

• independent

The factor in an experiment that DOES NOT CHANGE. It remains constant is called the?

• independent

• control

• data

• classification

What do scientists do while they are conducting an experiment?

• they make lots of changes

• they do not take it seriously

• they write down their observations and test their hypothesis

• they try to find the answers to their experiment on the internet

The factor in an experiment that CHANGES is classed the ______ variable.

• independent

• observation

• data

• classification

Once they form a hypothesis, what do scientists do next?

• ask "why?"

• compare their hypothesis to other scientists

• draw conclusions

• Design an experiment to test their hypothesis