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Intro to Scientific Method & skills
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We use charts, graphs, and notebooks to __________ data collected.
record
question
find
infer
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A variable is...
data collected in charts and graphs.
the results.
any factor that can affect an experiment.
a prediction of the outcome in an experiment.
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All experiments begin with...
a hypothesis
a dependent variable
an independent variable
a testable question
4
The ONE factor that is intentionally changed by the experimenter.
independent variable
manipulated variable
control variable
dependent variable
5
Why would a graph be useful in an experiment?
A graph must always be part of an experiment.
A graph organizes and displays information.
A graph shows all the steps of an experiment.
A graph will always prove that a hypothesis is correct.
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The variable that you observe and measure to get your results.
independent variable
dependent variable
manipulated variable
constant variable
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A summary of what you have learned in your experiment is the...
variable
conclusion
results
hypothesis
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Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations is called...
communication
data
drawing a conclusion
a summary
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A conclusion for a scientific experiment should include...
a summary of the data.
the materials for the experiment.
every piece of data.
if the hypothesis was proven correct or not.
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A set of observations that make you believe something is true is...
a hypothesis.
evidence.
a prediction.
an investigation.
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A prediction about the results or outcome written as an 'If...then...because" statement.
variable
hypothesis
question
conclusion
12
Observations that describe without the use of numbers is considered...
quantitative.
qualitative.
dependent variables.
a hypothesis.
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Observations that involve measurements or amounts are...
quantitative
qualitative
predictions
hypotheses
14
Which statement is correct?
Scientists most often repeat an experiment many times.
Scientists never repeat experiments.
If an an experiment is repeated, results are not reliable.
Scientists most often repeat an experiment once.
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The
title
of a graph should always contain...
the independent and dependent variables.
evidence to support your hypothesis.
the answer.
a research question.
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What if you test your hypothesis multiple times and the data does not support your prediction?
Keep running the experiment until it is proven correct.
Conclude that your hypothesis cannot be proven.
Change your data so your hypothesis is correct.
Re-think your hypothesis.
17
All of the factors in an experiment that must be kept the same are called...
constants.
independent variables
controls
dependent variables
18
When you analyze data and information collected, you
are finished.
form a question
are ready to create a hypothesis
study and interpret it to draw a conclusion.
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Logical explanation to explain or interpret the things that you observe.
hypothesis
inference
results
data
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We use our senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell to make...
questions
models
observations
predictions
