5th Grade Scientific Method Test

Dependent Variable

The outcome or results of the experiment are called the...

make observations about the natural world

Which is usually the first step in the scientific method?

hypothesis

An educated guess of what will happen during the investigation.

variable

An event, condition, or factor that can be changed or controlled in order to study or test a hypothesis in a scientific experiment.

the student like unicorns

I observed a student wearing a unicorn shirt. Which of the following would be an inference for this observation?

Form a hypothesis

Identify the scientific method step Stephen is currently experiencing. Stephen predicted that seeds would start to grow faster if an electric current traveled through the soil in which they were planted.

Controlled Variables

In an experiment when you keep some things the same, this is known as the...

independent variable

In an experiment, the one variable that is changed by the scientist is called the...

group the rocks and compare their properties

Lee collected some rocks in his neighborhood. What could he do for a scientific investigation with the rocks?

Observe the rose bushes and collect data on the butterflies that visit it.

Nick wants to investigate the question, "What kind of butterfly most often visits the rose bushes outside my window?" To answer his question, which investigation should Nick do?

materials

Part of the Scientific Method that describes the supplies needed for the experiment.

conclusion

Part of the Scientific Method that uses the data to help explain the results of the experiment.

scientific method

Steps to follow to test an idea

observing

The process of obtaining information by using your senses is called...

analyze

To__________ the data means to look at or examine the information you were testing.

Design an Experiment

What does a scientist do to test a hypothesis?

to test a hypothesis

What is the purpose of an experiment?

drawing conclusions

When you decide whether or not the data supports the original hypothesis, you are...

Plagiarism

Which of these is not a step of the Scientific Method? a. Hypothesis b. Experiment c. Plagiarism d. Conclusion

an experiment

A scientific procedure to test a hypothesis is...

the chemical

A scientist wants to test the effects of a chemical on apple growth. He sprays one orchard with the chemical and leaves a second orchard alone. In the fall, the number of apples from each orchard is counted. Which of the following is the independent variable?

observing

A scientist was conducting an experiment and noticed that when he mixed two substances together an unusual odor occurred. What scientific skill did the scientist use?