Scientific Method Quiz

Q 1: What is a variable? A: the 1 thing we change

A: Both will work! There are many ways to test things in science Q 2: Jonny wants to test a car he designed for the pinewood derby. Which would be the correct way to test it: A) Roll it down several surfaces B) Check its aerodynamics in a wind tunnel A: Both will work! There are many ways to test things in science

A: By observing the food before they choose it Q 3: How do your parents use the scientific method at the grocery store? A: By observing the food before they choose it

A: Independent Variable Q 4: What do we call the variable that we purposely change during a test? A: Independent Variable

A: A conclusion, which is based upon evidence Q 5: What is an inference? A: A conclusion, which is based upon evidence

Q 6: How could I determine which of two types of apples I like better? A: Test and Compare them

Q 7: What is different between a fact (law) and a theory? A: Theories can still be improved upon. Fact is fact.

Q 8: What would we do with the law of Gravity if we found a planet where gravity worked in reverse? A: Update the Law

A: We can’t ignore the old evidence that showed it to be correct Q 9: Why don’t we just throw away Theories when we get new/different evidence? A: We can’t ignore the old evidence that showed it to be correct

Q 10: Why do we need to do background research before conducting a test? A: Helps us to have a well constructed Hypothesis and build off of previous knowledge.

Q 11: Why are scientists skeptical? A: We need to make sure conclusions are correct

Q 12: What do we need in order to make a prediction? A: Evidence and background information