Why is it important to control all variables in an investigation but the independent variable?

Controlling variables ensures only one affects the outcome

Ben predicted block #4 would travel the farthest down an oily ramp. What is his conclusion?

His hypothesis was not supported by the data

Which of the following would be a reason why a scientific theory would be modified?

Technological advances lead to many new observations made

Theories are important in Science. Which of the following is not true of a theory?

A theory must eventually turn into a law

Ciara's S.F. project hypothesis was not supported by her data. What should she do next?

Write a revised hypothesis, test it, and compare her results

Sir Isaac Newton authored the Law of Universal Gravitation. What is true about scientific laws?

All of these are true of scientific laws

Searching for answers to questions about our world & beyond

Scientific research cost money. Which of the following organizations would provide the funding?

All of these would provide funding for scientific research

Which of the following is true of scientific models?

All of these are true of models

Kala wants the results of her investigation to be validated/confirmed? How should this be done?

Have others replicate her investigation

Which of the following statements/results is an example of Pseudoscience?

Behaviors are caused by a changes in people's Zodiac signs

Paige wants to know which brand of soccer cleats makes her run faster. What would be the D.V.?

How fast she runs on the soccer field

Joshua wants to find out which building material will withstand an earthquake. What is the IV?

Different types of building materials

When is a line graph appropriate for displaying data from an investigation?

When there is a change in a variable over a period of time

Which of the following is true of empirical evidence?

Its accurate observations collected from valid investigation

Which of the following statements explains why science is important to society?

All of these are reasons why science is important

Which of the following is the best way to ensure that your data in an experiment is validated?

Make sure you do multiple trials

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1
Why is it important to control all variables in an investigation but the independent variable?
Controlling variables saves money in the investigation
Controlling variables ensures only one affects the outcome
All of these are why other variables are controlled
Controlling variables makes the investigation go faster
2
Ben predicted block #4 would travel the farthest down an oily ramp. What is his conclusion?
His hypothesis was not proven
His hypothesis was wrong
His hypothesis was not correct
His hypothesis was not supported by the data
3
Which of the following would be a reason why a scientific theory would be modified?
The author of the theory changes her opinions on the theory
Other scientists develop a new theory on their own
Technological advances lead to many new observations made
The author of the theory decides the theory is too old
4
Amy counts how many students in her PE class like each sport. Which graph will show her data?
Bar Graph
Line Graph
Circle (pie) Graph
She could use any of these graphs
5
Theories are important in Science. Which of the following is not true of a theory?
A theory is based on validated results from multiple trials
A theory explains the results from multiple observations
A theory must eventually turn into a law
A theory must be well-tested by many scientists
6
Ciara's S.F. project hypothesis was not supported by her data. What should she do next?
Change the data she collected to match the hypothesis
Write a revised hypothesis, test it, and compare her results
Nothing. There is nothing else she can do.
Change the hypothesis to match the data she collected
7
Jayla wants to know what type of dog food her dog likes best. What is the dependent variable?
What kind of dog she has
None of these are the dependednt variable
How much food her dog ate
What type of dog food was given
8
Sir Isaac Newton authored the Law of Universal Gravitation. What is true about scientific laws?
The data observed has been validated by many observations
The result of the observations does not have to be explained
The data observed always occurs under the same conditions
All of these are true of scientific laws
9
What is Science?
The study of plants, animals, humans, and the Universe
The process of asking questions about our world and beyond
Searching for answers to questions about our world & beyond
The process of following the Scientific Method
10
Scientific research cost money. Which of the following organizations would provide the funding?
Charitable organizations
State and Federal governments
All of these would provide funding for scientific research
Private businesses
11
Which of the following is true of scientific models?
All of these are true of models
Models can be 2D or 3D
Models represent objects too small or large to see normally
A computer simulation can represent an idea or process
12
Kala wants the results of her investigation to be validated/confirmed? How should this be done?
Have others replicate her investigation
Publish her results in a Scientific Journal
Make sure she analyzes and explains the data she collected
Make sure she includes the results in her conclusion
13
Which of the following statements/results is an example of Pseudoscience?
Drinking too much sugary drinks causes a gain in weight
Burning fossil fuels leads to an increase in air pollution
The number of animals in an ecosystem changes during seasons
Behaviors are caused by a changes in people's Zodiac signs
14
Paige wants to know which brand of soccer cleats makes her run faster. What would be the D.V.?
All of these are the dependent variable
The brand of soccer cleats
How wet or dry the soccer field is
How fast she runs on the soccer field
15
Dylan wants to know if different types of music affect a person's heart rate. The Ind Var is?
How long the music is played
Types of music being played
How many people are tested
The heart rate of the people tested
16
Joshua wants to find out which building material will withstand an earthquake. What is the IV?
Different types of building materials
The amount of damage to the buildings
The type of surface the buildings are on
Different strengths of earthquakes
17
When is a line graph appropriate for displaying data from an investigation?
When a model is used to produce the data
When there is more than one dependent variable
When comparing percentages of data
When there is a change in a variable over a period of time
18
Which of the following is true of empirical evidence?
Its an analysis of data collected from a valid investigation
Its a conclusion statement from a valid investigation
Its accurate observations collected from valid investigation
Its the opinions of the scientist doing the investigation
19
Which of the following statements explains why science is important to society?
It leads to advances in technology which improves our lives
It helps us to answer questions and solve problems we face
It advances medical knowledge that allows us to live longer
All of these are reasons why science is important
20
Which of the following is the best way to ensure that your data in an experiment is validated?
Make sure you list all materials needed in the experiment
Make sure you include the hypothesis in your conclusion
Make sure you include an "Average" column in your data table
Make sure you do multiple trials

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