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Scientific Method Quiz Prep

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1
Which best describes a hypothesis?
A testable prediction about two variables
A broad statement based on opinion
An established fact
A definitive answer to a research question
2
What is one way a "testable" question cannot be answered?
Field studies
Conversations with scientists
Experiments
Observing the natural world
3
Which of the following is a critical feature of a graph that helps in understanding the data being presented?
The font style of the text in the graph
The labels on the axes
The type of paper on which the graph is printed
Pretty colors used for the background
4
In a study investigating the impact of different fertilizers on plant growth, which describes the control group?
Plants that receive the same type of fertilizer at varying amounts
Plants that receive no fertilizer
Plants that are kept in different light conditions
Plants that receive different amounts of fertilizer
5
What is the final step of the scientific method?
Get peer reviews
Communicate your findings
Contact a publisher
Analyze your results
6
An experiment investigates how temperature affects the rate of a chemical reaction, what is the independent variable?
The temperature at which the reaction occurs
The amount of reactant used
The rate of the chemical reaction
The type of chemical reaction
7
Which best defines a constant?
A factor kept the same throughout the experiment to ensure valid results
A variable deliberately changed
A variable manipulated to observe its effect
A condition measured as an outcome of the experiment
8
In which section of a scientific paper would you most likely find the raw data and statistical analyses?
Introduction
Conclusion
Results
Discussion