Which variable is changed by the person doing the experiment?
A. Dependent Variable
B. Constant
C. Independent Variable
D. Hypothesis
C. Independent Variable
100
A statement that can be tested; an educated guess
Hypothesis
100
What is the first step in the Scientific Method?
A. Hypothesis
B. Ask a question/Identify the problem
C. Draw a conclusion
D. Collect Data
B. Ask a question/Identify the problem
100
A scientist publishes the results of her experiments. Which science skill is she practicing?
A. Observing
B. Inferring
C. Communicating
D. Hypothesizing
C. Communicating
100
A hypothesis is a fact about what will happen during an experiment
False
200
Which term is defined as the process of understanding the world around you?
A. Science
B. Technology
C. Hypothesis
D. Observation
A. Science
200
A standard used for comparison
Control
200
What is the last step of the Scientific Method?
A. Make a hypothesis
B. Analyze data
C. Draw a conclusion
D. Conduct an experiment
C. Draw a conclusion
200
What technology helps archaeologist to "see" a buried site before they begin excavating it?
A. Mapmaking
B. Digging
C. Radar
D. Experimenting
C. Radar
200
The first step in the Scientific Method is to identify the problem
True
300
Which term describes the step-by-step approach to solving problems?
A. Control
B. Scientific Method
C. Technology
D. Inference
B. Scientific Method
300
The factor being measured in an experiment
Dependent Variable
300
What step in the Scientific Method comes after you make your hypothesis?
A. Conduct an experiment
B. Collect data
C. Identify the problem/ask a question
D. Draw a conclusion
A. Conduct an experiment
300
Why do scientists make maps of archaeological sites?
A. To photograph artifacts
B. To calculate the exact age of artifacts
C. To record where the artifacts were found
D. To discover artifacts
C. To record where the artifacts were found
300
The independent variable is the variable that is measured in an experiment
False
400
Which term describes a conclusion that is made about an observation?
A. Hypothesis
B. Science
C. Independent Variable
D. Inference
D. Inference
400
Bits of information you gather with your senses
Observation
400
After collecting data, what is the next step in the Scientific Method?
A. Draw a conclusion
B. Make a hypothesis
C. Conduct an experiment
D. Analyze data
D. Analyze data
400
Why should an experiment be repeated?
A. To form a hypothesis
B. To reduce the chance of error
C. To change controls
D. To identify the problem
B. To reduce the chance of error
400
Scientists do all of their work in laboratories
False
500
Which term describes factors in an experiment that stay the same?
A. Constant
B. Control
C. Hypothesis
D. Science
A. Constant
500
The use of knowledge gained through science to make products or tools people can use
Technology
500
Which statement below is NOT part of the Scientific Method?
A. Make a hypothesis
B. Collect data
C. Change the variables
D. Conduct an experiment
C. Change the variables
500
What should an experimenter do after analyzing test results?
A. Identify the problem
B. Draw conclusions
C. Carry out the experiment
D. Form a hypothesis