Scientific Method Test

Question 1

Scientific Method

Answer 1

The scientific method is an organized way for scientists to answer questions and develop solutions

Question 2

Controlled Experiment

Answer 2

An experiment that changes only one variable.

Question 3

Variable

Answer 3

Any factor that can exist in differing amounts or types

Question 4

Data

Answer 4

The information and results gathered from an experiment

Question 5

Hypothesis

Answer 5

An educated guess; a scientific prediction; a possible solution to a problem

Question 6

Experimental Group

Answer 6

The group that tests the changed factor, they experience the special treatment.

Question 7

Control Group

Answer 7

The group that remains the same; unchanged; does not experience the special treatment.used for comparison

Question 8

Control

Answer 8

Parts of the experiment that stay the same

Question 9

Independent Variable

Answer 9

Factor being intentionally changed, “I” change
(manipulated variable)
THE DIFFERENCE

Question 10

Dependent Variable

Answer 10

Factor that occurs as a result of the change, the part of the experiment that is recorded(responding variable) *Results or measurements

Question 11

Prediction

Answer 11

A guess about what will happen in the future.

Question 12

Observation

Answer 12

Information that one gathers using their senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing)

Question 13

Inference

Answer 13

Conclusions that you draw based on your background knowledge and evidence you’ve collected

Question 14

Quantitative Observation

Answer 14

A description of an observation using numbers and measurements.
*numerical

Question 15

Qualitative Observation

Answer 15

A description of an observation using words only.