1. Scientific Method Quiz

2. A: A factor that can change our test results
Q 1: What is a variable?
A: A factor that can change our test results

3. A: Both will work! There are many ways to test things in science
Q 2: Jonny wants to test a car he designed for the pinewood derby. Which would be the correct way to test it: A) Roll it down several surfaces B) Check its aerodynamics in a wind tunnel
A: Both will work! There are many ways to test things in science

4. A: By observing the food before they choose it
Q 3: How do your parents use the scientific method at the grocery store?
A: By observing the food before they choose it

5. A: Manipulated Variable
Q 4: What do we call the variable that we purposely change during a test?
A: Manipulated Variable

6. A: A conclusion based upon evidence
Q 5: What is an inference?
A: A conclusion based upon evidence

7. Q 6: How could I determine which of two types of apples I like better?
A: Test and Compare them

8. Q 7: What is different between a fact (law) and a theory?
A: Theories can still be improved upon. Fact is fact.

9. Q 8: What would we do with the law of Gravity if we found a planet where gravity worked in reverse?
A: Improve the Law

10. A: We can’t ignore the old evidence that showed it to be correct
Q 9: Why don’t we just throw away Theories when we get new/different evidence?
A: We can’t ignore the old evidence that showed it to be correct

11. Q 10: Why do we need to do background research before conducting a test?
A: Helps to interpret evidence. Also, helps us to know what has already been learned about the topic.

12. Q 11: Why are scientists skeptical?
A: We need to make sure conclusions are correct

13. Q 12: What do we need in order to make a prediction?
A: Evidence and background information