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Amoeba Sisters: Nature of Science
Amoeba Sisters: Nature of Science
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Articles published in peer-reviewed journals are considered credible because...
other scientists in the same field have reviewed the research.
the scientist is smart.
the editor of the journal has proof-read the article.
the journals are expensive.
2
Science...
can only test the natural world
is collaborative and allows for creativity
is for everyone
is not done
3
Constants (what we keep the same in the investigation) are also known as __________ variables.
controlled
indecisive
dependent
independent
4
Scientists use the scientific method to answer questions. The scientific method is...
a flexible sequence of steps depending on findings along the way.
proven
a rigid, linear sequence of steps with only one correct pathway.
false
5
Observations (data gathering) may include:
describing
counting
all of the above
identifying
6
Investigating how the independent variable changes the dependent variable is a potential ______ and ______ relationship.
cause and effect
hypothesis and conclusion
negative and positive
beginning and end
7
Science leads to the development of scientific theories and scientific laws.
True
False
8
Identify which terms below are parts of the scientific method.
Variables
Hypothesis
Question
Data
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The __________variable does not respond to the other variable.
dependent
independent
hypothesis
controlled
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The dependent variable responds to the independent variable.
False
True
11
An investigation can be improved upon with...
collaborating with others
rewriting the hypothesis
creating fake data
repeated trials
12
The dependent (responding) variable is graphed on the x-axis.
True
False
13
An inference is when you make logical conclusions based on evidence.
False
True
14
The control group can be useful to compare to the experimental group.
False
True
15
Science is derived from a Latin word that means __________.
truth
knowledge
fiction
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