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Scientific Method Pre-Test
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A hypothesis is always supported by the results of an experiment.
False
hypothesis and experiment are not related
True
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When graphing data collected from an experiment, the dependent variable is placed on the
X-Y intersection
X axis
Y axis
3
My favorite Biology teacher is
Ms. Miller
Ms. Miller
Ms. Miller
Ms. Miller
4
Which variable in an experiment is manipulated (changed or controlled) by the scientist?
constant
dependent variable
independent variable
control group
5
In an experiment, this serves as a standard of comparison because it receives no treatment.
control group
independent variable
experimental group
dependent variable
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A procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.
theory
control group
analyzing data
experiment
7
Which variable in an experiment is the responding variable?
independent variable
dependent variable
constant
control group
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Data collected using the 5 senses (sight, sound, taste, feel, smell) is called
variables
quantitative data
experimental design
qualitative data
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How many variables can be tested at one time in an experiment?
as many as you want
2
1
there are no variables in an experiment
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What is the last step of the scientific method?
identify the problem
draw conclusions
perform an experiment
research background information
11
There is only one experimental group in every experiment.
True
False
No such thing as an experimental group
12
Scientific ideas should be based 100% on
opinions
biology
evidence
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Information collected during an experiment is called
data
observations
variables
ethics
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This is a possible explanation that can be tested by performing an experiment.
variable
theory
law
hypothesis
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Data collected using numbers and measurements is called
experimental design
quantitative data
variables
qualitative data
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When graphing data collected from an experiment, the independent variable is placed on the
X-Y intersection
X axis
Y axis
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Conditions that are not changed in an experiment and remain the same are called
constants
observations
data
variables
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What is the first step of the scientific method?
perform an experiment
draw a conclusion
research background information
identify the problem
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The scientific method is always performed in the exact same order.
False
True
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Science is ruled truths that are valid everywhere in the universe. These truths are called
theories
data
laws
experiments
