Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a part of the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

Making assumptions

Answer

Experimentation

Answer

Analyzing results

Answer

Collecting data

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a controlled experiment?

Accepted Answer

An experiment that includes a control group and an experimental group.

Answer

An experiment that only has an independent variable.

Answer

An experiment where the variables are not closely monitored.

Answer

An experiment with multiple variables that are all changed at once.

Question 3

Salt is made up of what elements?

Accepted Answer

sodium and chloride

Answer

sodium and copper

Answer

sodium and oxide

Answer

sodium and chlorine

Question 4

A scientist conducts an experiment to investigate the effect of sunlight on plant growth. What is the independent variable in this experiment?

Accepted Answer

The amount of sunlight the plants receive

Answer

The amount of water given to the plants

Answer

The temperature in the room

Answer

The type of plant used

Question 5

In a scientific investigation, the variable that is affected by changes in the independent variable is called the:

Accepted Answer

Dependent variable

Answer

Experimental variable

Answer

Constant variable

Answer

Controlled variable

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