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- 1. Multiple Choice
A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called a
prediction
hypothesis
theory
law
- 2. Multiple Choice
During an experiment, which factors must be controlled so that researchers can draw a logical conclusion from the experiment?
variables
hypothesis
theories
inquiries
- 3. Multiple Choice
During an experiment, if you purposely change the temperature to test a hypothesis, the temperature is called the ...
variable
manipulated variable
responding variable
result
- 4. Multiple Choice
The factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable is called the ...
variable
manipulated variable
responding variable
result
- 5. Multiple Choice
A summary of what you have learned from a scientific experiment is called a(n) ...
hypothesis
answer
conclusion
result
- 6. Multiple Choice
What would a scientist usually do after conducting a controlled experiment?
Interpret the data from the experiment
Communicate the results in an experiment
Draw a conclusion, and if needed, revise the hypothesis
All of the above
- 7. Multiple Choice
________________________ is a way of learning about the natural world and the knowledge gained through that process.
data
controlled experiment
science
variable
- 8. Multiple Choice
In a(n) ____________________________________ a scientist determines how one particular variable affects the outcome of the experiment.
controlled experiment
hypothesis
variable
data
- 9. Multiple Choice
_________________________ are facts, figures and other evidence gathered through observations.
data
results
variables
answers
- 10. Multiple Choice
A scientist wants to see if watering a flower every day will result in better growth. What is the manipulated variable?
amount of water
plant growth
temperature
ruler
- 11. Multiple Choice
scientist wants to see if watering a flower every day will result in better growth. What is the responding variable?
amount of water
plant growth
temperature
ruler
- 12. Multiple Choice
What does scientific inquiry begin with?
a hypothesis
a question
an observation
a fact
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the first step in the scientific method?
pose a question
form a hypothesis
design an experiment
collect and interpret data
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the second step in the scientific method?
pose a question
form a hypothesis
design an experiment
collect and interpret data
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the third step in the scientific method?
pose a question
form a hypothesis
design an experiment
collect and interpret data
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the fourth step in the scientific method?
pose a question
form a hypothesis
design an experiment
collect and interpret data
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the fifth step in the scientific method?
draw conclusions
communicate
design an experiment
collect and interpret data
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is the sixth step in the scientific method?
draw conclusions
communicate
design an experiment
collect and interpret data
- 19. Multiple Choice
True or False. A hypothesis is always correct.
true
false
- 20. Multiple Choice
Future testing can prove a ______________ to be incorrect.
scientific law
scientific theory
scientific inquiry
scientific answer
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