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1
Which of the following is considered QUALITATIVE data?
Green and gold decorations
3 hours and 4 minutes
24 centimeters long
7 textbooks
2
Why do scientists publish the results of their experiments?
so that other scientists can see that they are working
to make money
so that other scientists can learn from what they did
so that publishers can print books on science
3
Does pipe material affect the temperature of flowing water? What is the dependent variable?
Diameter of the pipe
Water temperature
Pipe material
4
The final summary of the data and results is/are called a(n) _____.
Conclusion
Experiment
Inference
Hypothesis
5
Which of the following would make the results of an experiment more reliable?
Repeated/Multiple trials
Changing the procedure
Change the hypothesis
Multiple variables
6
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that birds make?
Drawing conclusions
Interpreting data
Making observations
Forming a hypothesis
7
Which is the best scientific question?
Which smart phone has the most internal memory?
Which smart phone is the best?
Which smart phone looks the nicest?
Which smart phone works very well?
8
The variable that is kept the same through the experiment is called a(n) _____.
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Hypothesis
Controlled Variable
9
The variable that is measured in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Experimental variable
Controlled variable
Dependent variable
Independent variable
10
Why do scientists repeat experiments several times?
to make sure their results are accurate
to use up all their materials
to change the variable each time
to memorize the procedures
11
Information or observations collected during an experiment are called _____.
Data/Results
Hypothesis
Problem
Conclusion
12
Which of the following is an inference?
One person is wearing glasses.
Both people are sitting down.
The doctor is worried about a patient.
There are two people in the photo.
13
If I increase my vitamin C intake, then I will have fewer colds. What is a independent variable?
Number of colds
the vitamin C
Amount of times you come in contact with germs
14
An educated guess or statement about what is going to happen is called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Controlled Variable
Observation
Problem
15
If I put my batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the control group?
Batteries in the oven getting warm
Batteries in the fridge getting cold
Batteries on the countertop at room temperature
16
Making an interpretation from an observation is called a(n) _____.
Inference
Controlled Variable
Hypothesis
Experiment
17
The process of testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions is called a(n) _____.
Data/Results
Conclusion
Observation
Experiment
18
Why do scientists collect data during an observation or investigation?
To do math
To make a graph
To answer a question about the world
For the science fair
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(True or False): A hypothesis is made before an observation has taken place.
True
False
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If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?
Number of cavities
Amount of flossing
Type of floss
