Scientific Graphing 25
Quiz your knowledge of scientific practices.
Question 1
Scientists don't accept any explanation or answer unless it is backed by...
Question 2
This type of observation uses numbers and exact data
qualitative
Question 3
Scientists by nature are ...
Question 4
Each independent science experiment should test how many variables?
Question 5
The length of your finger could easiest be measured by
Question 6
From the graph, what time of the day did the store have the most people?
Question 7
What is the dependent variable on this graph?
Question 8
What number of people thought kiwi was the nicest fruit?
Question 9
What is the Independent Variable in the graph?
Question 10
What do scientists do after making observations?
publish results
create a graph
form a hypothesis
start over
Question 11
What is the purpose of an experiment?
argue with other scientists
to prove opinions
to test a hypothesis
to write a book
Question 12
What is the variable changed by the scientist?
dependent
independent
controlled group
experimental group
Question 13
Which of the following is a testable hypothesis?
cats are the best pets
music sounds nice
plants grow faster with sunlight
math is hard
Question 14
Peer review is important because it
slows down the process
adds more opinions
allows copying of results
ensures the experiment was valid and reliable
Question 15
What kind of graph is commonly used to display experimental data?
line graph
circle graph
flowchart
venn diagram
Question 16
What is a constant in an experiment?
a variable that changes
A factor that stays the same
a type of graph
the outcome
Question 17
Why is it important to control variables in an experiment?
To make it easier to write
to shorten the experiment
to confuse the reader
to ensure only one factor is tested
Question 18
On a line graph, the independent variable is usually plotted on the
Y axis
X axis
legend
grid lines
Question 19
The y-axis is usually
vertical, showing the dependent variable
horizontal, showing the independent variable
always labeled with time
plotted without units
Question 20
This type of observation uses numbers and exact data
qualitative
Question 21
Each independent science experiment should test how many variables?
Question 22
From the graph, what time of the day did the store have the most people?
Question 23
What is the dependent variable on this graph?
Question 24
What is the Independent Variable in the graph?
Question 25
What number of people though kiwi was the nicest fruit?