Lab quiz week one
  • 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) Make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze the results, ask a question, draw conclusions, communicate results.
C) Ask a question, analyze results, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, draw conclusions, communicate results.
D) Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test hypothesis, draw conclusions, analyze results, communicate results.
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a rule when writing a hypothesis?
A) It is a prediction.
B) It is an if/then statement
C) It is testable
D) It should be after the experiment
  • 3. A series of steps designed to help you solve problems and answer questions is a/an ____________________
A) observation
B) hypothesis
C) scientific method
D) experiment
  • 4. In science, an educated guess is called a/an
A) conclusion
B) question
C) hypothesis
D) observation
  • 5. If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure you should
A) figure it out as you go
B) skip it and go to the next part
C) ask your teacher
D) try several methods until one works
  • 6. If you break glassware, like a beaker you should
A) conceal the accident so your group does not get in trouble.
B) sweep the glass off the table and put in the trash.
C) crush the remaining glass down for easier disposal.
D) immediately notify the teacher and those around you to the hazard, and never clean up yourself.
  • 7. If you have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn,etc.) you should
A) visit the nurse after class.
B) tell the teacher immediately
C) see a doctor after school.
D) apply first aid yourself.
  • 8. 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) every person participating in a lab has the responsibility.
D) only the teacher has the responsibility
  • 9. Horseplay, practical jokes, and pranks in the science lab are
A) okay if you are working alone.
B) okay.
C) not dangerous.
D) always against the rules.
  • 10. What is the main classroom rule for this class?
A) respect myself and others
B) there are no rules
C) be quite at all times
D) stay in my seat
  • 11. Approved eye protection devices, like goggles, are worn in the lab
A) to improve vision.
B) only if you do not wear corrective lenses.
C) any time your teacher instructs you to wear them.
D) to avoid eye strain.
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