Tennessee Science Grade 7

Section 2: Science in Action

Self-Check Quiz - English

1
A(n) __________ is a prediction or explanation that can be tested by experimentation.
A)theory
B)hypothesis
C)scientific law
D)method
2
How are a hypothesis and a theory similar?
A)Neither a hypothesis nor a theory can be revised.
B)Theories and hypotheses are produced by experts.
C)They are attempts to explain natural phenomena.
D)They are about equally true.
3
What factors can be changed in an experiment?
A)variables
B)constants
C)controls
D)standards
4
What factor is not changed in an experiment?
A)independent variable
B)dependent variable
C)constant
D)temperature
5
An experiment is a specific test of a __________.
A)theory
B)hypothesis
C)variable
D)control
6
Information gathered during experiments is/are called __________.
A)conclusions
B)a theory
C)a hypothesis
D)data
7
To __________ something means to draw a conclusion based on what you observe.
A)infix
B)theorize
C)hypothesize
D)infer
8
A(n) __________ is a well-organized procedure that tests an idea.
A)experiment
B)hypothesis
C)method
D)theory
9
Which of the following is not useful for showing patterns in data?
A)procedure
B)table
C)graph
D)chart
10
Which of the following is NOT a method that scientists might use to communicate their findings to other scientists?
A)mental telepathy
B)publishing articles in professional journals
C)giving speeches at conventions
D)publishing reports on the Internet
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