The Scientific Method
PRE/POST TEST
SC.H.1.3.5 2. What factors are measured in an
experiment?
A hypothesis
B independent variables
_________ C dependent variables
D constants
SC.H.1.3.2 3. What is a testable prediction
or statement called?
A conclusion
B experiment
_________ C hypthesis
D variable
SC.H.1.3.5 4. Experiments test the effects of
which of the following?
A conclusions
B hypothesis
_________ C independent
variables D dependent variables
SC.H.1.3.2 5. Which of the following steps to
solve a problem is completed last?
A analyzing data
B recognizing and identifying the problem
_________
C drawing conclusions D testing a hypothesis
SC.H.1.3.2 6. What are the step-by-step procedures
of scientific problem solving called?
A scientific method B
hypothesis
_________ C
conclusion
D inference
SC.H.1.3.2 7. What is the first step taken when
designing an experiment?
A analyze the data
B list a procedure
_________ C
state a hypothesis D state
the problem
SC.H.1.3.2 8. Which of the following is a judgment
based on what has been observed in an experiment?
A hypothesis
B observation
_________
C
dependent variable D conclusion
SC.H.1.3.5 9. Which of the following is the
factor in an experiment that changes when the independent variable is manipulated?
A constant
B control
_________ C
dependent variable D hypothesis
SC.H.1.3.5 10. Which of the following is a factor
that is manipulated in an experiment to change the dependent variable?
A constant
B control
_________ C
hypothesis
D independent variable
SC.H.1.3.5 11. Which of the following factors
in an experiment does not change?
A constant
B control
_________ C
dependent variable D independent variable
SC.H.1.3.5 12. What is an explanation of an
observation called?
A experiment
B independent variable
_________ C
inference
D dependent variable
SC.H.1.3.5 13. What do scientists do after they
get results from their experiments?
A form hypothesis
B include a control
C communicate those results to other people
_________ D
choose the variables they want to test