Scientific Method and Lab Safety Quiz
  • 1. What is the correct order of the steps in the scientific method.
A) Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze results, draw conclusions, communicate results.
B) Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test hypothesis, draw conclusions, analyze results, communicate results.
C) Ask a question, analyze results, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, draw conclusions, communicate results.
D) Make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze the results, ask a question, draw conclusions, communicate results.
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a rule when writing a hypothesis?
A) It is an if/then statement
B) It is testable
C) It is a prediction.
D) it should restate the question
  • 3. A series of steps designed to help you solve problems and answer questions
A) hypothesis
B) experiment
C) observation
D) scientific method
  • 4. In an experiment, the one variable that is changed is called the
A) controlled variable
B) experimental variable
C) dependent variable
D) independent variable
  • 5. In an experiment, the factor that we measure is called the
A) conclusion
B) controlled variable
C) dependent variable
D) independent variable
  • 6. A scientist conducted an experiment to determine how the amount of salt in a body of water affects the number of plants that can live in the water. In this experiment the dependent variable is
A) the amount of salt in the water
B) the water
C) the number of plants in the water
D) the temperature of the water
  • 7. All the things in an experiment that must be the same to make it fair are called
A) controlled variables or constants
B) dependent variables
C) independent variables
D) controlled experiments
  • 8. In science, an educated guess is called a/an
A) observation
B) question
C) hypothesis
D) conclusion
  • 9. If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure you should
A) figure it out as you go
B) ask your teacher
C) skip it and go to the next part
D) try several methods until one works
  • 10. If you break glassware, like a beaker you should
A) crush the remaining glass down for easier disposal.
B) immediately notify the teacher and those around you to the hazard, and never clean up yourself.
C) conceal the accident so your group does not get in trouble.
D) sweep the glass off the table and put in the trash.
  • 11. If you have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn,etc.) you should
A) tell the teacher immediately
B) apply first aid yourself.
C) see a doctor after school.
D) visit the nurse after class.
  • 12. Whose responsibility is it to care for lab equipment and to report damage
A) the principal mainly.
B) only the person assigned to that task.
C) only the teacher has the responsibility
D) every person participating in a lab has the responsibility.
  • 13. Horseplay, practical jokes, and pranks in the science lab are
A) okay.
B) not dangerous.
C) okay if you are working alone.
D) always against the rules.
  • 14. What is the main classroom rule for this class?
A) stay in my seat
B) there are no rules
C) be quite at all times
D) respect myself and others
  • 15. Approved eye protection devices, like goggles, are worn in the lab
A) to avoid eye strain.
B) any time your teacher instructs you to wear them.
C) to improve vision.
D) only if you do not wear corrective lenses.
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