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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What is the part of an experiment that serves as a standard for comparison?
What is the part of an experiment that serves as a standard for comparison?
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A testable prediction that predicts a cause and effect relationship between variables is a(n)...
A testable prediction that predicts a cause and effect relationship between variables is a(n)...
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Where does the dependent variable go on a graph?
Where does the dependent variable go on a graph?
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Why is it advisable to use tongs when taking a beaker off a laboratory burner?
Why is it advisable to use tongs when taking a beaker off a laboratory burner?
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A factor in an experiment that changes in response to the independent variable is the _____.
A factor in an experiment that changes in response to the independent variable is the _____.
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Using the graduated cylinder on your page, pick the accurate and precise measurements below.
Using the graduated cylinder on your page, pick the accurate and precise measurements below.
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If your lab partner's clothes catch on fire, you should first
If your lab partner's clothes catch on fire, you should first
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all of the following are steps in the scientific method EXCEPT
all of the following are steps in the scientific method EXCEPT
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The best type of graph to use to show the percentages of a whole is a
The best type of graph to use to show the percentages of a whole is a
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A factor that does NOT change in an experiment is the
A factor that does NOT change in an experiment is the
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The "cause" of the experiment, what we are purposefully manipulating or changing is the
The "cause" of the experiment, what we are purposefully manipulating or changing is the
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What is 78,900,000,000 expressed in scientific notation?
What is 78,900,000,000 expressed in scientific notation?
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Using the graph on the page, how many adults do NOT carpool to work?
Using the graph on the page, how many adults do NOT carpool to work?
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The speed of light is approximately 3.0 x 10^8
The speed of light is approximately 3.0 x 10^8
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Mrs. James wants to measure the volume of a liquid very precisely. What is the BEST lab equipment she could use to do this?
Mrs. James wants to measure the volume of a liquid very precisely. What is the BEST lab equipment she could use to do this?
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Which of the following is a quantitative observation?
Which of the following is a quantitative observation?
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What is the first thing you should always do before starting a lab?
What is the first thing you should always do before starting a lab?
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What does P.A.S.S. stand for?
What does P.A.S.S. stand for?
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Shelley accidentally drops a test tube and it shatters. What two things should she make sure to do?
Shelley accidentally drops a test tube and it shatters. What two things should she make sure to do?
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What should you always do at the end of a lab?
What should you always do at the end of a lab?
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What is the SI unit for mass?
What is the SI unit for mass?
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What is the SI unit for length?
What is the SI unit for length?
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What is the SI unit for temperature?
What is the SI unit for temperature?
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Measure the length of the pencil using the ruler on the page. Make sure to include units in your answer.
Measure the length of the pencil using the ruler on the page. Make sure to include units in your answer.
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Match the correct vocabulary term to the definition.
Match the correct vocabulary term to the definition.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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Theory | arrow_right_alt | Objective; based on information gathered using the five senses. |
Inference | arrow_right_alt | Subjective; based on opinions or assumptions. |
Conversion factor | arrow_right_alt | Statement about how things happen in nature that seems to be true all the time. |
Waft | arrow_right_alt | An explanation of why things happen based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations. |
Law | arrow_right_alt | Method for appropriately smelling unknown substances in lab. |
Observation | arrow_right_alt | Ratios of equivalent values |
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What is the independent variable in this experiment?
What is the independent variable in this experiment?
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What is the dependent variable in this experiment?
What is the dependent variable in this experiment?
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Write a hypothesis, in the correct format, for this experiment.
Write a hypothesis, in the correct format, for this experiment.
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What is the control group in this experiment?
What is the control group in this experiment?
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What is the experimental group in this experiment?
What is the experimental group in this experiment?
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List TWO constants in this experiment.
List TWO constants in this experiment.
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45 kg to g
45 kg to g
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2,570 cm to hm
2,570 cm to hm
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331 K to C
331 K to C
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29 C to F
29 C to F
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3 miles to feet
3 miles to feet
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2.3 cups to L
2.3 cups to L
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Convert 2,075,000 to scientific notation
Convert 2,075,000 to scientific notation
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Convert 0.0041 to scientific notation
Convert 0.0041 to scientific notation
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Convert 1.17 x 10^-4 to standard notation
Convert 1.17 x 10^-4 to standard notation
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Convert 9.081 x 10^7
Convert 9.081 x 10^7
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What is the name of this piece of lab equipment?
What is the name of this piece of lab equipment?
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What is this piece of lab equipment used for?
What is this piece of lab equipment used for?
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What is the name of this piece of lab equipment?
What is the name of this piece of lab equipment?
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What is this lab equipment used for?
What is this lab equipment used for?
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What is the name of this piece of lab equipment?
What is the name of this piece of lab equipment?
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What is this piece of lab equipment used for?
What is this piece of lab equipment used for?
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What is the name of this piece of lab equipment?
What is the name of this piece of lab equipment?
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What is this lab equipment used for?
What is this lab equipment used for?
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What is the name of this piece of lab equipment?
What is the name of this piece of lab equipment?
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What is this piece of lab equipment used for?
What is this piece of lab equipment used for?
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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.
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.