Scientific Method Unit Test Review

A process used to answer a question or solve a problem in scientific studies is called:

• An experiment

• A qualitative observation

• The Scientific Method

• An inference

When using one or more of the 5 senses to gather information

• Science

• Educated guess

• Inference

• Observation

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"The apple weighs 77 grams." is an example of a(n)

• Qualitative observation

• Inference

• Quantitative observation

• Hypothesis

"The apple is red and shiny." is an example of a(n)

• Quantitative observation

• Inference

• Qualitative observation

• Placebo

"The apple is going to taste sweet." is an example of a(n)

• Hypothesis

• Qualitative observation

• Inference

• Quantitative observation

If the fish are fed more fish food, they might grow in length. The independent variable is:

• amount of fish in the tank

• fish food

• length of fish

• the size of the fish tank

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If the fish are fed more fish food, they might grow in length. The dependent variable is:

• fish food

• length

• weight

• swimming speed

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What should be your first step before writing a hypothesis?

• Perform the experiment

• Write the conclusion

• Conduct research / gather information

• Analyze the data

When you come to Science class and notice an experiment set up, you should:

• immediately start the experiment

• ask a classmate about the experiment

• wait for the teacher's instructions

• ask the teacher about the experiment

If you do not understand the steps and procedures you have to follow on the lab sheet, you should:

• Start the lab with a friend

• Google it

• Ask the teacher to explain the steps/procedures

• Guess what to do