| Methods of Science |
| #1 |
What must you find out after conducting an experiment and collecting data? A. if the answers are right B. If the results/evidence support your hypothesis/claim C. if the answers can be corrected D. if the results can be changed |
B. If the results/evidence support your hypothesis/claim |
| #2 |
What is the group of individuals that you are using to compare your results to called? A. Experimental Group B. constants C. Control Group D. experimenters |
C. Control Group |
| #3 |
At the end of an investigation, what should you do if you conclude that your results do not support your hypothesis? A. Buy new measurement tools B. Change the topic you're studying C. create a new investigation based on what you learned D. Repeat your investigation over and over until you get the results that support your hypothesis |
C. create a new investigation based on what you learned |
| #4 |
Conclusions for an experiment are only valid if.... A. the experiment was controlled B. the conclusion is based on evidence C. the conclusion is based on all the available evidence you collected D. All of the above |
D. All of the above |
| #5 |
'some mold growth was seen on the agar plate that was streaked with bacteria three days ago. Bacterial colonies were noticed on the plate, but the area surrounding the mold did not show any bacteria' Which of the following describes this journal entry? A. Prediction B. Observation C. Conclusion D. Hypothesis |
B. Observation |
| Theories, Laws, Hypotheses |
| #1 |
A hypothesis must be: A. proven correct B. testable C. observed D. experimental |
B. testable |
| #2 |
In science, what is a scientific theory? A. the first idea to explain an observation B. the best idea to explain a hypothesis C. an explanation for many observations D. an explanation for many questions |
C. an explanation for many observations |
| #3 |
What two things must you provide in the reasoning section of a CER? A. your claim and evidence B. evidence to support your claim and restate the claim C. a scientific explanation and the justification for why you were able to reach your conclusion D. a justification for why you were able to reach your conclusion and restate your claim |
C. scientific explanation and justification |
| #4 |
If a theory is challenged by new evidence, which of the following could occur? A. the theory could be altered B. the theory is accepted, not the evidence C. the evidence is wrong D. a vote is taken on whether to accept new evidence |
A. the theory could be altered |
| #5 |
What must you find out after conducting an experiment and collecting data? A. if the answers are right B. if the results support your hypothesis C. if the answers can be corrected D. if the results can be changed |
B. If the results support your hypothesis |
| controls and variables |
| #1 |
You want to determine if a new diet medication will help rats to lose weight. What is the independent variable? A. measuring weight loss B. the rats C. the medication D. the food the rats eat |
C. the medication |
| #2 |
You want to determine if a new diet medication will help rats to lose weight. Who is your control group? A. the rats with the new medication B. the rats with a fake (placebo) medication C. the amount of weight they lose D. Their food |
B. the rats with the fake (placebo) medication |
| #3 |
You want to determine if a new diet medication will help rats to lose weight. What is the dependent variable? A. measuring the weight loss B. the rats C. the medication D. the food the rats eat |
A. measuring the weight loss |
| #4 |
A scientist is testing the affects of a chemical on apple production and sprays an orchard with the chemical. A second orchard does not receive the chemical. In the fall, the number of apples harvested from each forest is counted. Which of the following is the independent variable? A. the treatment B. the number of apples C. the first orchard D. the second orchard |
A. the treatment |
| #5 |
You want to determine if a new diet medication will help rats to lose weight.Why is it necessary to have a control group and an experimental group? A. if some die, you have some left B. some may be picky eaters C. to compare rats taking the new medication to rats without the medication D. to compare the rats old diet to their new diet |
C. to compare rats taking the new medication to rats without the medication |
| Misc. |
| #1 |
Which of the following counts as cheating? A."sharing" your google doc answers with other students B. whispering to someone while people are still testing C. looking up answers online D. all of the above |
D. all of the above |
| #2 |
Which variable goes on the Y-Axis? A: independent B. dependent C. constants D. Control Group |
B. dependent |
| #3 |
What are the things called that you keep the same in your experiment? A. experimental group B. control group C. constants D. personal opinions |
C. constants |
| #4 |
What is the difference between an observation and an inference? A. An observation is fact, an inference is an explanation of those facts B. an observation uses all 5 senses, an inference uses only 3 C. an observation is made with only your eyes, an inference uses your sense of touch D. all of the above |
A. An observation is fact, an inference is an explanation of those facts |
| #5 |
When instructed by your teacher, the proper way to smell a chemical is to: A. put the container next to your nose and inhale B. waft the smell AWAY from your nose C. waft the smell TOWARDS your nose D. have your lab partner smell the chemical |
C. waft the smell towards your face |
| Misc. 2 |
| #1 |
When should you taste something in the lab? A. if food is involved B. if it smells good C. if you're hungry D. Never |
D. Never |
| #2 |
Where do you pick up work if you were absent? A. you don't have to make up work in this class B. On Miss P's desk C. in the absent work folder for whatever day you missed D. in the slots by the lorax stuffed animal |
in the absent work folder for whatever day you missed |
| #3 |
Which of the following traits is most likely seen in a strong scientist? A. good at math B. good at reading C. good at drawing D. asks good quesitons |
D. asks good questions |
| #4 |
Why is it important to control as many things as possible in an experiment? A. So it's less confusing B. So you know what caused the results C. to save time D. Because the guys on Mythbusters do |
B. So you know what caused the results |
| #5 |
The first step in scientific investigations is: A. form a hypothesis B. analyze results C. make observations D. Peer Review |
C. Make observations |
