OGET Science & Scientific Inquiry

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a control group in a scientific experiment?

Accepted Answer

To serve as a baseline for comparison against the experimental group

Answer

A control group provides a baseline by keeping all conditions constant, allowing researchers to isolate and measure the effect of the independent variable.

Question 2

In the scientific method, a hypothesis is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A testable prediction or explanation for an observation

Answer

A hypothesis is a testable, falsifiable prediction or explanation that can be investigated through experimentation and observation.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data collected during a science experiment?

Accepted Answer

The color change observed when two chemicals are combined

Answer

Qualitative data describes non-numerical characteristics or observations, such as color, texture, or smell, unlike quantitative data which involves measurements.

Question 4

Newton's Third Law of Motion states that:

Accepted Answer

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction

Answer

Newton's Third Law states that for every action force, there is an equal and opposite reaction force acting on a different object.

Question 5

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

Accepted Answer

Igneous

Answer

Igneous rocks form when molten material (magma below ground or lava above ground) cools and solidifies, such as granite and basalt.

OGET - Oklahoma General Education Practice Test

OGET - Oklahoma General Education Practice Test

OGET Science & Scientific Inquiry