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The question that is being tested is called a(n) _____.
Experiment
Problem
Data/Results
Hypothesis
2
Information or observations collected during an experiment are called _____.
Data/Results
Problem
Hypothesis
Conclusion
3
The variable that is kept the same through the experiment is called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Controlled Variable
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
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Why do scientists collect data during an observation or investigation?
To make a graph
For the science fair
To answer a question about the world
To do math
5
(True or False): A hypothesis is made before an observation has taken place.
False
True
6
If I put my batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the control group?
Batteries in the fridge getting cold
Batteries in the oven getting warm
Batteries on the countertop at room temperature
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An educated guess or statement about what is going to happen is called a(n) _____.
Observation
Controlled Variable
Problem
Hypothesis
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The variable that is measured in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Experimental variable
Controlled variable
9
Which of the following would make the results of an experiment more reliable?
Changing the procedure
Multiple variables
Change the hypothesis
Repeated/Multiple trials
10
Why do scientists publish the results of their experiments?
so that publishers can print books on science
so that other scientists can see that they are working
to make money
so that other scientists can learn from what they did
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If I increase my vitamin C intake, then I will have fewer colds. What is a controlled variable?
Amount of times you come in contact with germs
Amount of vitamin C
Number of colds
12
Why do scientists repeat experiments several times?
to change the variable each time
to use up all their materials
to memorize the procedures
to make sure their results are accurate
13
The final summary of the data and results is/are called a(n) _____.
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Experiment
Inference
14
If I put on stronger sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?
Strength of sunscreen
Time spent in the sunlight
Severity of sunburn
15
Which is the best scientific question?
Which smart phone has the most internal memory?
Which smart phone is the worst?
Which smart phone is the best?
Which smart phone works very well?
16
Making an interpretation from an observation is called a(n) _____.
Inference
Controlled Variable
Experiment
Hypothesis
17
If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?
Number of cavities
Type of floss
Amount of flossing
18
The process of testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions is called a(n) _____.
Observation
Experiment
Data/Results
Conclusion
19
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that birds make?
Drawing conclusions
Making observations
Forming a hypothesis
Interpreting data
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Does pipe material affect the temperature of flowing water? What is the dependent variable?
Pipe material
Diameter of the pipe
Water temperature
