Nature of Science Pre-Assessment

 

Measuring the number of times a person breathes after exercise involves ____ data. 

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

An observation that is measurable and made with tools (such as a ruler or scale) is what type

• quantitative

• qualitative

• koalatative

You want to collect data on the taste of apples to help a farmer grow sweeter apples in his orchard.  You have your assistants describe apples as "sweet" or "tart".   This is called ____ data

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

A(n) ___________________________ is what you can learn about an object by using your 5 senses.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Inference

• Hypothesis

If Ms. Wolbert isn't at school, it is probably because she is sick. Is this statement an example of Qualitative Observation, Quantitative Observation, or an Inference?

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Inference

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

• Procedure
• Hypothesis
• Question
• Results

If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?

• Scientific Method
• Studying
• Independent variable
• Test score

This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

If I read this question carefully, then I will answer it correctly. What is the independent variable?

• I hope so
• Yes
• Reading or not reading carefully
• Likelihood of a correct answer

In a well designed experiment, you should change how many variables?

• only one
• no more than two
• none at all
• as many as are needed