Why is it necessary to include units when measuring and dimensioning?

They are part of standardized systems with units, so that all people can understand exact measurement value

Which of the following are metric units in the metric system?

One of the units in the metric system are meters.

A variable that is kept constant during an investigation.

not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.

A quantitative observation...

addresses the number, quantity, or measurement of something.

All of the change that have transformed life over an immense time.

In any experiment, the controlled variables are:

Variables that are kept the same

What is a Hypothesis?

a tentative explanation for observations or a phenomenon

What is a conclusion?

A decision or judgement reached by reasoning

The metric system......

Is a source of measurement that scientists all over the world use

How do you make an inference?

use clues from the text and my background knowledge

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1
What is Biology?
Study of fossilized plants and animals remains
The study of living things
The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space
Study of heredity & inherited traits passed down from generations
2
TRUE OR FALSE Creativity does not play a role in science
Maybe
TRUE
Maybe Not
FALSE
3
All measurements have uncertainty.
False
True
4
Multiple sets of measurements or observations in a scientific investigation. You should've had 10 of these!
tribulations
trials
tears
trivia games
5
Which is not appropriate lab safety
reading all directions
wearing lab coat
tasting the lab materials
wearing goggles over eyes
6
Making an observation means using your senses to gather.......
measurements
information
theories
hypotheses
7
Why is it necessary to include units when measuring and dimensioning?
so that measurements can be relayed without biased
They are part of standardized systems with units
so that all people can understand exact measurement value
it isn't necessary
8
Which of the following are metric units in the metric system?
All of the above.
One of the units in the metric system are inches.
One of the units in the metric system are meters.
One of the units in the metric system are gallons.
9
controlled variable
A judgement based on faith
A variable that is kept constant during an investigation.
Variable changed to see the effect on the dependent variable
A judgement based on evidence.
10
Always capitalize the ______ word in a sentence.
Last
i
Longest
First
11
Measurements in a scientific experiment will be more accurate
the measuring equipment is giving accurate results.
All of the above.
at least three trials are performed.
different students performing the experiment get similar results.
12
What is a variable?
occurring continuously over a period of time.
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not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.
Being mentally ill.
13
A quantitative observation...
addresses the quality of something.
addresses the color of an object.
addresses the number, quantity, or measurement of something.
Is an opinion based off an estimate
14
How many times should you conduct an experiment?
Never
until you prove the experiment wrong
At least 3 times
Only once
15
evolution
Darwin's theory of species living on Earth today came from earlier species.
Preserved remains or markings left by organisms that lived in the past.
All of the change that have transformed life over an immense time.
the process that works over a long time to increase a species fitness
16
Convert 300cm to Meters
3
30
300
0.3
17
Taking care of yourself through kind words, actions and thoughts.
Self-Care
Compassion
Reframing
Perseverance
18
QUALITATIVE OR QUANTITATIVE
QUALITATIVE
QUANTITATIVE
19
In any experiment, the controlled variables are:
The variable you measure
Variables that are kept the same
The variable you change
20
This device uses Celsius in its measurements
True
False
21
What is a Hypothesis?
Involves series of ordered steps
a tentative explanation for observations or a phenomenon
An answer
A question
22
What is a conclusion?
An observation
A decision or judgement reached by reasoning
A testable question about the data
The claim of the experiment
23
Which one is not one of the five senses?
Hearing
Touch
Pressure
Vision
24
What is the dependent variable?
amount of sunlight
number of tadpoles
pH of water
temperature of water
25
Data is measurements or observations that are collected and recorded in an experiment
False
True
26
What is the independent variable?
water pH
amount of sunlight
temperature of water
number of tadpoles
27
Managing ______ is really important
Our time
Our family
What stresses us out
Our instagram
28
The metric system......
Is a decimal system
Is a source of measurement that scientists all over the world use
Is used to replicate other scientists experiments
Is scaled on multiples of 10
29
What does it mean when a source is REPUTABLE?
It comes from one person
It is trustworthy
It comes from wikipedia
It is fake news
30
QUALITATIVE OR QUANTITATIVE
QUANTITATIVE
QUALITATIVE
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How do you make an inference?
use context clues
use clues from the text and my background knowledge
think about the whole text and what the author teaches
think really hard and the answer will come to me
32
What is a controlled experiment?
A form of experiment.
All of the above.
An experiment that compares a control group with an experimental group.
An experiment that tests one variable at a time.
33
A collection of measurements or observations
conclusion
procedures
science
data
34
Why is it important to set long term goals for yourself?
Give you something to look forward to
All of the above
Helps you organize your time and resources
It can lead to a successful future
35
Which tool is used to find mass in the science lab?
triple beam balance scale
ruler
graduated cylinder
spring scale

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