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What is this graph measuring
The Nicest Fruit
Peoples Favorite color
Blue
The number of people
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How many variables should be tested at one time in a scientific investigation?
one
three
two
as many as possible
3
Which letter shows the key or legend of the graph
D
B
C
A
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A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events is a(n)
graph
investigation
evidence
prediction
5
Which of the following should always be in a good conclusion?
The words "the end"
Your hypothesis and data that supports or disproves it
You don't need a conclusion
A table and a graph
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Step by step instructions for completing a task is called a(n)
procedure
hypothesis
investigation
experiment
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What is this graph missing
A scale
a Title
Labels
Lines
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How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? Which one is not a controlled variable?
amount of time
who is licking
tootsie pop size
number of licks
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Is the image below the claim, evidence or reasoning part of a CER?
Evidence
Reasoning
Claim
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Problem: Will a monkey's behavior change if their environment is changed?The independent variable is...
environment the monkey is in
amount of sleep of the monkey
type of monkey
monkey's behavior
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What is the graph below Illustrating?
The least animals that have ever been adopted was 40.
The amount of years animals were adopted.
Most people adopt animals.
The amount of animals adopted each year.
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Technology is the practical use of scientific knowledge
False
True
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When scientists measure length what unit do they use?
liter
miles
meters
inches
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What’s CER?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Claim, Evidence, Reply
Contend, Evidence, Reponse
Contend, Evidence, Reply
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A valid scientific investigation must be able to be
graphed
predicted
observed
replicated
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A researcher wants to see if light color effects a bean plant's size
IV: plant size DV: light color
IV: plant size DV: plant type
IV: light color DV: plant size
IV: plant type DV: plant size
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Of the following, which comes first in scientific inquiry?
Ask a question
Make predictions
Analyze
Form a hypothesis
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What part of CER justifies your evidence and supports the claim?
Claim
Reasoning
Connection
Evidence
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A possible explanation for an observation that is backed up by research and can be tested is called a(n)
inference
observation
hypothesis
experiment
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The use of scientific methods to test a hypothesis is called a(n)
observation
inference
experiment
variable
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A guinea pig is being tested to see if its food effects its amount of sleep. What are the controlled variables?
amount of sleep, cage kept in, species
type of food guinea pig eats, guinea pig species
guinea pig species, sleep time, time fed
habitat, amount of sleep, type of food
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The factors that remain the same during a scientific experiment are called
dependent variables
independent variables
controlled variables
variables
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Which is not one of the ways we can communicate our results?
conclusion
data table
procedure
graph
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What is scientific theory?
It is an explanation of natural phenomena that has undergone significant te
It is an assertion of scientific fact.
It is a guess or conjecture about natural phenomena.
It is a collection of experimental data
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Comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it is
Scientific La
Scientific Theory
Hypothesis
Critical thinking
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A scientist is testing the impact of a drug on cancer. What is the independent variable?
the cancer
the drug
the patient
the amount of drug taken
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A logical explanation of an observation drawn from prior knowledge or experience is a(n)
experiment
inference
hypothesis
prediction
28
In the gummy bear lab what was the independent variable?
the gummy bears
the size of te gummy bears
the amount of water
the different solutions
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The results of using one or more of your senses to gather information is a(n)
Observation
Theory
Predication
Inference
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Is the image below the claim, evidence or reasoning part of a CER?
Evidence
Reasoning
Claim
Hypothesis
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What unit should a scientist use to measure liquid?
pounds
centimeters
ounces
liters
32
A scientist using scientific methods would NOT
record data
form an opinion
ask a question
perform repeated tasks
33
Why is the metric system favored in the scientific community?
People are tired of using other measurements
Converting is easier and units are related to powers of ten
Scientists are elitists
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Tables and graphs are used to
show trends
make predictions
All of the answer choices
organize data
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Something that can change in a test is called
constant
variable
hypothesis
procedure
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The factor that the scientist changes in an experiment is called a(n)
Constant
Dependent variable
Independent variable
Controlling variable
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Diagrams, tables, and graphs are used by scientists mainly to
design a control for the experiment
test a hypothesis
organize data
predict the independent variable
