Free STEMscopes Scientific Inquiry and Methodology Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction

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A proven fact

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An established theory

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A conclusion drawn from data

Question 2

In an experiment, what is the independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or manipulated

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The variable that is measured or observed

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The variable that is kept constant

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The variable that is not important

Question 3

What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The outcome that is measured

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The variable that is manipulated

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The variable kept constant

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The factor that is observed

Question 4

Why is it important to have a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison with the experimental group

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To introduce new variables for comparison

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To ensure that the experiment has no independent variable

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To make the experiment more complex