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Scientific Inquiry Pre-Test
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Directions:
Rate Your Level of Understanding0 I did not understand the information.1 I recognized the information, but need to learn more.2 I understood most or all of the information.3 I understood all of the information and can help others achieve
understanding.
1. Put your name, date, and hour in the top right hand corner of your paper.
2. Title your sheet of paper: Inquiry Pre-Test Answer Sheet
3. Beneath the title, write: My Total Correct: __/17
4. Divide the rest of your paper into three columns (vertical)
5. Number your paper from 1-17 in the first column
6. Title the second column, “INCORRECT”7. Title the third column, “Level of
Understanding”8. Use the rating chart below after answering
each question.
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Directions: 1. As you answer each question, only
place an “X” next to the questions you answered INCORRECTLY. (Leave the correct ones blank.)
2. Next to each question, mark your level of understanding (3-2-1-0)
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1. Choose the word that best fits the following description:
The one factor that you CHANGE so it can be tested in an experiment.
A. Dependent variable B. Independent variableC. Qualitative DataD. Quantitative Data
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2. Choose the word that best fits the following description:
The variable that you MEASURE in an experiment.
A. Quantitative DataB. Independent variableC. ControlD. Dependent variable
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3. Choose the word that best fits the following description:
Data described in words using your five senses.
A. Continuous DataB. Qualitative DataC. Discrete DataD. Quantitative Data
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4. Choose the word that best fits the following description:
Data in the form of numbers – gathered by measuring or counting.
A. Quantitative DataB. Discrete DataC. Qualitative DataD. Continuous Data
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5. Choose the word that best fits the following description:
Data shown in a bar graph because it is in categories (comparison).
A. Discrete Data B. Quantitative DataC. Continuous DataD. Qualitative Data
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6. Choose the word that best fits the following description:
Quantitative data displayed in a line graph.
A. Discrete Data B. VariableC. Continuous DataD. Qualitative Data
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7. Choose the word that best fits the following description:
All factors that stay the same in an experiment.
A. Independent VariableB. VariableC. Dependent VariableD. Constant
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8. Conducting a valid experiment includes:
A. Performing 1 really good trialB. Repeating the experiment at least 3 timesC. Having a certified scientist conduct the experiment
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9. Collecting valid, reliable data means:
A. Collecting the data the exact same way each timeB. Changing how the data is collected each timeC. Deciding how to collect the data depending on the conditions
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10. Analyzing data leads to:
A. Forming a conclusionB. Writing a hypothesisC. Researching a problem
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11. A hypothesis must be…
A. An opinionB. Correct or incorrectC. TestableD. Easily explained
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12. If I add fertilizer to plants, then they will grow taller.
Identify the independent variable.
A. Height of the plantsB. Type of soilC. Amount of waterD. Fertilizer
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13. If I add fertilizer to plants, then they will grow taller.
Identify the dependent variable.
A. Height of the plantsB. Type of soilC. Amount of waterD. Fertilizer
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14. If I wash clothes with bleach, then the clothes will be whiter.Identify one constant.
A. BleachB. How white the clothes areC. Amount of waterD. Detergent
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15. If I wash clothes with bleach, then the clothes will be whiter.
The above statement is written as:
A. ProblemB. HypothesisC. ConstantD. Variable
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16. How do you calculate the mean (average)?
A. Find the sum of the values and divide by the total number of valuesB. Subtract the smallest value from the largest valueC. The middle number in a set of dataD. The number that occurs most often in a list of data.
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17. When creating a graph, where should you place the independent
variable?
A. X-axisB. Y-axisC. Above the graphD. In the summary
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18. On the back of your answer sheet, create a data table.
Be sure the include the following:
• Location of the independent variable• Location of the dependent variable• Location of the trials• Location of the mean (average)• Title
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IV (units) DV (units) Average (Mean) (units)Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
The Effect of the ______ on the ______.(IV)
(DV)