Lesson Worksheet: Working Scientifically Chemistry • 10th Grade
In this worksheet, we will practice describing the key principles of the scientific method and its importance in solving problems and advancing scientific knowledge.
Q1:
Which of the following is the best description of a hypothesis?
- AA testable prediction
- BThe best available explanation
- CAn educated guess
- DThe simplest theory
- EA statement of truth
Q2:
Which of the following is the best description of a theory?
- AA hypothesis that is supported by experimental data
- BA statement of truth about the universe
- CA guess at what might happen during an experiment
- DA belief about the way the universe works
- EA disproven hypothesis
Q3:
Which of the following is the best description of a scientific law?
- AA statement that is always true, regardless of how many times it is tested
- BA generally accepted theory supported by experimental data
- CAn observation of a physical process
- DA testable prediction of what will happen during an experiment
- EA mathematical statement that relates two or more variables
Q4:
Fill in the blank: A computational model is .
- Aa type of model used to represent very small or very large entities
- Ba type of model used to describe systems and make predictions
- Ca type of model that uses common objects to explain observations
- Da type of model that relies on computers to process data
- Ea type of model that uses words and ideas to explain observations
Q5:
Fill in the blanks in the correct order: A scientific may include several and tested .
- Aobservation, facts, hypotheses
- Blaw, theories, experiments
- Ctheory, laws, hypotheses
- Dmodel, facts, observations
- Efact, experiments, data
Q6:
Which of the following is not a benefit of researchers collaborating scientifically?
- AResult verification
- BGreater creativity
- CMore work needs to be done.
- DConstructive criticism
- EExtensive research
Q7:
Fill in the blank: A representational model is .
- Aa type of model that uses words and ideas to explain observations
- Ba type of model that relies on computers to process data
- Ca type of model used to describe systems and make predictions
- Da type of model used to represent very small or very large entities
- Ea type of model that uses common objects to explain observations
Q8:
Put the following tasks in the correct order to explain how scientists work when trying to explain things.
- AQ, P, S, R
- BQ, P, R, S
- CP, R, S, Q
- DP, Q, S, R
- EQ, S, P, R
Q9:
Which of the following statements explains what needs to happen in order for a hypothesis to become accepted and considered a scientific theory?
- AThe hypothesis must be proved to be a fact.
- BThe hypothesis must not be peer-reviewed.
- CThe hypothesis must explain exactly why something is occurring.
- DThe hypothesis must be tested multiple times, over many years, by different scientists.
- EThe hypothesis must explain any recently discovered evidence.
Q10:
Fill in the blank: A spatial model is .
- Aa type of model that uses words and ideas to explain observations
- Ba type of model that uses common objects to explain observations
- Ca type of model used to represent very small or very large entities in three-dimensions
- Da type of model used to describe systems and make predictions
- Ea type of model that relies on computers to process data
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