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Scientific Method--VA Science SOL 4.1
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1What is a variable that the scientist changes?
- AIndependent variable
- BDependent Variable
2The process we use to predict and form a hypothesis, to conduct an experiment, to observe, measure and collect data, and to form conclusions is called ___.
- AScientific Method
- BQuantitative Data
3A ___ is a question or statement of what we think will happen in an experiment.
- AVariable
- BHypothesis
4A variable that changes as a result of the manipulated variable is ___.
- AConstant
- BDependent Variable
5A variable is:
- AWhat is being tests, something that is able to change
- Ba fair test of a hypothesis
6Which data can be counted or measured?
- AQuantitative
- BQualitative
7Which is NOT an example of Qualitative Data?
- ALength
- BColor
8We use our sense to collect this kind of data.
- AObservations
- BQuantitative Data
9Which aspect of an experiment does a scientist NOT change?
- AConstant
- BVariable
10Length, Mass, Volume, Temperature and Time are used to collect what kind of data?
- AQualitative
- BQuantitative
11Mass is ___.
- AHow much matter is in an object, its weight
- BHow much space an object takes up
12Cole whats to know if his dog prefers cat food or dog food. He puts out two bowls of food in the morning, one with cat food and one with dog food. He then observes which bowl the dog eats first and draws a conclusion. The dog's choice of food is the _____.
- AIndependent variable
- BDependent variable
13Cole's mom wants to know if it is faster to thaw chicken in the microwave or in a sink full of cool water. Which kind of quantitative data will she need to collect in order to draw a conclusion?
- ATime it takes for the chicken to thaw?
- BThe weight of the chicken
14In an experiment, what is a constant?
- ASomething that is not allowed to change
- BSomething that changes
15A _____ is what we think will happen based on past experiences and observations.
- AHypothesis
- BPrediction
16Which term describes the knowledge we learn from conducting an experiment?
- AConclusion
- BHypothesis
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- A quiz about the scientific method, based on 4th grade Virginia science SOLs
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- Cindy Martin
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