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Scientific Method Test

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52 questions
This formative assessment is designed to evaluate the understanding of fundamental scientific concepts, including the scientific method, lab safety, measurement, and data interpretation. The assessment consists of multiple-choice, short answer, and matching questions to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of the students' knowledge and skills.
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Question 1
1.

What is the part of an experiment that serves as a standard for comparison?

Question 2
2.

A testable prediction that predicts a cause and effect relationship between variables is a(n)...

Question 3
3.

Where does the dependent variable go on a graph?

Question 4
4.

Why is it advisable to use tongs when taking a beaker off a laboratory burner?

Question 5
5.

A factor in an experiment that changes in response to the independent variable is the _____.

Question 6
6.

Using the graduated cylinder on your page, pick the accurate and precise measurements below.

Question 7
7.

If your lab partner's clothes catch on fire, you should first

Question 8
8.

all of the following are steps in the scientific method EXCEPT

Question 9
9.

The best type of graph to use to show the percentages of a whole is a

Question 10
10.

A factor that does NOT change in an experiment is the

Question 11
11.

The "cause" of the experiment, what we are purposefully manipulating or changing is the

Question 12
12.

What is 78,900,000,000 expressed in scientific notation?

Question 13
13.

Using the graph on the page, how many adults do NOT carpool to work?

Question 14
14.

The speed of light is approximately 3.0 x 10^8

Question 15
15.

Mrs. James wants to measure the volume of a liquid very precisely. What is the BEST lab equipment she could use to do this?

Question 16
16.

Which of the following is a quantitative observation?

Question 17
17.

What is the first thing you should always do before starting a lab?

Question 18
18.

What does P.A.S.S. stand for?

Question 19
19.

Shelley accidentally drops a test tube and it shatters. What two things should she make sure to do?

Question 20
20.

What should you always do at the end of a lab?

Question 21
21.

What is the SI unit for mass?

Question 22
22.

What is the SI unit for length?

Question 23
23.

What is the SI unit for temperature?

Question 24
24.

Measure the length of the pencil using the ruler on the page. Make sure to include units in your answer.

Question 25
25.

Match the correct vocabulary term to the definition.

Draggable itemarrow_right_altCorresponding Item
Observation
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Objective; based on information gathered using the five senses.
Inference
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Subjective; based on opinions or assumptions.
Law
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Statement about how things happen in nature that seems to be true all the time.
Theory
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An explanation of why things happen based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.
Waft
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Method for appropriately smelling unknown substances in lab.
Conversion factor
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Ratios of equivalent values
Read the description of a laboratory investigation below. Use this information to answer the following questions.
An experiment was designed to investigate the effect of caffeine on the heartbeat of puppies. Two litters of black Labrador puppies were used. These puppies were the same age, gender, and size. Litter A was given caffeine and Litter B was not. The heartbeat of the puppies was measured every hour for five hours.
Question 26
26.

What is the independent variable in this experiment?

Question 27
27.

What is the dependent variable in this experiment?

Question 28
28.

Write a hypothesis, in the correct format, for this experiment.

Question 29
29.

What is the control group in this experiment?

Question 30
30.

What is the experimental group in this experiment?

Question 31
31.

List TWO constants in this experiment.

Convert the following measurements. Make sure to show all work and circle/box your answer so that it stands out.
Question 32
32.

45 kg to g

Question 33
33.

2,570 cm to hm

Question 34
34.

331 K to C

Question 35
35.

29 C to F

Question 36
36.

3 miles to feet

Question 37
37.

2.3 cups to L

Question 38
38.

Convert 2,075,000 to scientific notation

Question 39
39.

Convert 0.0041 to scientific notation

Question 40
40.

Convert 1.17 x 10^-4 to standard notation

Question 41
41.

Convert 9.081 x 10^7

Question 42
42.

What is the name of this piece of lab equipment?

Question 43
43.

What is this piece of lab equipment used for?

Question 44
44.

What is the name of this piece of lab equipment?

Question 45
45.

What is this lab equipment used for?

Question 46
46.

What is the name of this piece of lab equipment?

Question 47
47.

What is this piece of lab equipment used for?

Question 48
48.

What is the name of this piece of lab equipment?

Question 49
49.

What is this lab equipment used for?

Question 50
50.

What is the name of this piece of lab equipment?

Question 51
51.

What is this piece of lab equipment used for?

Question 52
52.

Mr. Green wants to know how far he can run. He knows he can run 103,000 mm. How many miles can he run? Show all work if you want to receive credit.