Understanding Experiments
A Grade 6 science worksheet focusing on the components and process of scientific experimentation, including variables, hypotheses, and data analysis.
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Understanding Experiments
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences where appropriate.
1. What is the first step in the scientific method?
Form a hypothesis
Ask a question
Conduct an experiment
Analyze data
2. Which of the following is a testable statement?
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Observation
Experiment
3. The factor that is changed on purpose in an experiment is called the variable.
4. The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment is called the variable.
5. A good experiment should only have one variable.
6. It is important to keep all factors constant except for the independent variable.
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False
7. A conclusion should always support the original hypothesis.
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False
8. Imagine you want to test if different brands of fertilizer affect plant growth. What would be your independent variable and dependent variable?
9. Why is it important to have a control group in an experiment?
10. Design a simple experiment to determine which type of paper towel absorbs the most water. Include your hypothesis, materials, and steps.
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