Modul 1 (Form 4) Chapter 1: Scientific Investigation Paper 1

The information below shows the steps that are involved in a scientific investigation. W: Making a hypothesis X : Collecting data Y : Controlling variables Z : Identifying problem
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps? A Z, W, Y, X B W, Z, Y, X C Z, W, Y, X D Y, Z, W, X

Which of the following is the most accurate definition for the term hypothesis? A Hypothesis is the interpretation of the data collected during an investigation. B Hypothesis is a statement about an investigation whose truth has been proved. C Hypothesis is the result of an investigation. D Hypothesis is a statement about the relationship between the variable that is manipulated and the variable that responds. Why must the methods and techniques used be planned prior to a scientific investigation? A To ensure that the data collected are more accurate B To ease the collection of data C To collect the data in a faster way D To conduct an investigation easily When planning for a scientific investigation, the following procedures are carried out except A determine the method to collect the data B determine the ways to control the variables that are kept constant C select as many manipulated variables as possible D list down all the suitable materials and apparatus to be used Figure 1 shows an experiment to study the relationship between the oscillation of a weight and the length of a thread.

Figure 1

Which of the following is paired correctly? Variable that is kept constant A Length of the thread B Mass of the weight C Time of the oscillation D Shape of the weight 6

Variable that is manipulated Time of the oscillation Length of the thread Shape of the weight Time of the oscillation

Which of the following variables has its value obtained through observation in an experiment? A Independent variable B Variable that is kept constant C Variable that is manipulated D Variable that responds A student would like to investigate how different materials affect the rate of metal expansion. Which of the following variables should not be made constant? A Type of material B Heat supplied C Shape of the material D Pressure of the atmosphere

Figure 2 shows the relationship between the voltage value and the current value in an experiment.
Voltage

Current
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The variable that responds in the experiment is the value of the A voltage B current C resistance D time taken 9 The following must be observed when making a hypothesis except A give suggestions on the explanation based on the scientific principle B change the data to support the hypothesis made C use the existing knowledge to explain a phenomenon D use other ways to explain an occurrence

10 Which of the following statements about variables is not true? A Variables that are manipulated are independent variables. B Variables that respond are data collected from investigation activities. C Variables that respond are determined by variables that are kept constant. D Variables that are kept constant are variables that are fixed in an experiment. 11 Which of the following is the first step taken in a scientific investigation? A Controlling the variables B Making an inference C Making a hypothesis D Identifying the problem 12 Which of the following are scientific and noble values? I Critical and analytical thinking II Being systematic III Interest and curiosity A I and II only B I and III only C II and III only D I, II and III Which of the following are carried out in a scientific method? I Predicting II Observing III Grateful A I and II only B I and III only C II and III only D I, II and III Which of the following is a hypothesis statement? I The evaporation rate of water is influenced by the exposed area. II The bigger the size of a gas jar, the longer the candle will burn in the gas jar. III The Earth is one of the planets in the solar system. A III only B I and II only C II and III only D I, II, and III

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15 The following steps are taken while collecting and interpreting data in a scientific investigation except I data collected can be interpreted in the form of a table II data recorded can be shown in a histogram III any data which is thought to be incorrect should be removed A III only B I and II only C I and III only D II and III only

Paper 2 Section B
Table 1 shows the results obtained from an experiment that is conducted to study the effect of force on spring elongation.

Table 1

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Sketch a graph of the spring elongation versus force applied. What is the conclusion that can be made? _____________________________________________________________ What is the variable that (i) is manipulated: ______________________________________________ (ii) responds : ______________________________________________ Predict the spring elongation when 5 N of force is applied. ______________________________________________________________ [5 marks]

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Modul 1 (Form 4)

Answers: Paper 1 1 C 2 D 3 D 4 C 5 B 6 D 7 A 8 A 9 B 10 C Paper 2 Section B (a)

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(b) Spring elongation has a direct relationship with the force applied (c) (i) Force applied (ii) Spring elongation (d) Between 3.0 N - 4.6 N