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REVIEW: The Science of Science and Math in Science
REVIEW: The Science of Science and Math in Science
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#Scientific method #Unit conversions #Metric units #Dimensional analysis
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How is a control variable different than the dependent variable?
Control variables are the outcome.
Control Variables remain constant.
Control variables are what the scientist is testing.
Control variables are the same as dependent variables.
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What is the Metric system base unit for volume?
seconds
meter
gram
liter
3
If an experiment cannot be repeated by other people or scientists then it's
Perfect
Reliable
Not reliable
a good experiment
4
What is the Metric system base unit for time?
gram
seconds
liter
meter
5
This is when you state whether your hypothesis was correct, your errors, and what you do next.
Problem
Procedure
Conclusion
Graph
6
The effect of amount of light on plant growth. What is the IV?
Amount of Light
Plant growth
The type of plant
The amount of Soil
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You can remember the main Metric unit prefixes from the acronym
prince Philip takes milk on the boat
king richard never really sleeps in december
queen mary takes the boat to London in may
king henry Died by drinking chocolate milk
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Convert 246 cm to meters.
2.46 m
2,460 m
24.6 m
0.246 cm
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Convert 54 m to inches.
13,500 in.
135 in.
1.35 in.
2,160 in.
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True or False: Only people with degrees in science can conduct experiments.
True
False
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This is the type of graph that requires a key
A bar graph
A line graph
A multi-line graph
All graphs require a key
12
John tests whether his rap skills are the best in school. Why would you not trust his results?
He is not a scientist
He hates country music
He controlled too much
He is biased
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Where is the snake?
There is no snake.
It's right there!
At the bottom. In the middle.
In the top right corner.
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What is the independent variable
When you hold something constant
The outcome
The variable measured
The variable being tested and changed
15
Convert 0.023 kg to grams.
23,000 g
23 g
0.00023 g
230 g
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The purpose of a procedure is to....
Show others the steps you took to do the experiment.
Keep other people from copying
Make you do more writing
Make sure that the participants know exactly what's happenin
17
Convert 2.8 kL to mL.
2,800 mL
2,800,000 mL
0.0028 mL
28 mL
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What do you need in order to begin the scientific method?
A problem/question
Tools
Hands
A degree
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A good hypothesis must
Be testable
Be based in logical observations
All the above
Make a prediction
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The effect of the amount of light on plant growth. This would be a good....
Hypothesis
Dependent variable
Title for a graph
Independent variable
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What is the Metric system base unit for distance?
meter
seconds
liter
gram
22
In this graph, the relationship between solubility and temperature is
a negative correlation.
proportional
no correlation
a positive correlation
23
Select the correctly written hypothesis
What happens if you train dogs?
If you train dogs more they might be better.
If you treat dogs well they will be friendly.
Dogs are friendly
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All of these need to be part of any graph you create EXCEPT
Labeled axis with units
Colors
A title
Equal intervals
25
Convert 2.5 gal. to mL
591.5 mL
0..26 mL
2,365.8 mL
9,463.5 mL
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The dependent variable is the.....
Changed by the scientist
Results
Stays the same
Is known before the experiment
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Bolles' football team wants to know if protein shakes makes you stronger. What's the DV here?
The coach
Player Strength
The age of players
Shakes
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It is easier to convert between units in the Metric system because
they aren't complicated.
there are only a few units to learn.
they are based on powers of ten.
all the units mean the same thing.
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What is the Metric system base unit for mass?
meter
liter
seconds
gram
30
What is the first thing you do if you are in the lab and you spill chemicals on your hands?
Tell the instructor
Scream
Pull the chemical shower
Get the fire extinguisher
31
Which scenario would be the most credible and accurate?
Not controlling variables and doing 100 trials
Not controlling variables and doing one trial.
Controlling variables and doing 100 trials
Controlling all variables and doing one trial
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A control group helps an experiment because it give the scientist
None of the above
More work
A group to compare experimental results to
More participants
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What is the difference between the experimental group and the control group
The experimental group is independent
The experimental group is larger
The experimental group get the IV done on them
The experimental group gets results
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Convert 258 g to pounds.
116.1 lb.
116,100 lb.
0.57 lb.
57 lb.
