Scientific Method Quiz

The thing or condition that is being measured in an experiment (the data) is called:

• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable
• Control
• Problem

Scientific inquiry usually begins by:

• Making a hypothesis
• Running an experiment
• Constructing a theory
• Making an observation

A proposed answer to a research question that can be tested is called a(an):

• Observation
• Inference
• Hypothesis
• Theory

Using of senses and scientific instruments to describe a thing or event:

• Observation
• Inference
• Hypothesis
• Theory

A plan to test the hypothesis:

• Hypothesis
• Experiment
• Conclusion
• Data

The factors in a controlled experiment that remain the same such as same size pot, same amount of water, same kind of plant, etc. are called the:

• Dependent Variables
• Independent Variables
• Standardized Variables

In what part of the lab report do you explain your data and suggest how to revise your methods?

• Experiment
• Hypothesis
• Conclusion
• Prediction

What is this an example of: Growth charts and graphs were kept to assess the progress of the experiment.

• Collecting and analyzing data
• Forming a hypothesis
• Developing a conclusion
• Performing an experiment

What is this an example of: I went to the library to find information about what makes plants grow faster.

• Hypothesis
• Research
• Experiment

Your teacher has asked you to explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative observations. Which statement is correct?

• Quantitative observations use numbers, qualitative uses the senses
• Quantitative observations use the senses, qualitative uses numbers.
• Quantitative observations use colors, qualitative uses the senses.