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Measurement and the Scientific Method
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And what temperature (in Celsius) does water freeze?
0 0C
32 0C
100 0C
212 0C
2
The SI unit for mass.
kilogram
Kelvin
meter
second
3
Which of the following measurements is the most precise?
1.55 m
1.559 m
1.5 m
1 m
4
What is the
manipulated
variable on the graph shown?
Days of the Week
Number of Pushups
5
A representation of an object or event.
hypothesis
Scientific Method
technology
model
6
An experiment tests which color of shirt keeps you cooler. What is the manipulated variable?
time of day
shirt color
type of fabric
body temperature
7
How many significant figures: 0.002040
2
7
4
3
8
If your conclusion does not support your hypothesis,
Throw out results.
Change your data.
start investigating a different topic.
Revise your hypothesis.
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What is the slope of the line?
1/2
-1
1
2
10
Which type of graph shows how a part of something relates to the whole?
Bar Graph
Line graph
Circle Graph
11
A well-tested explanation for a set of observations or results.
hypothesis
Scientific Theory
Scientific Law
Scientific Method
12
Which of the following is NOT an area of study in physical science?
chemistry
biology
physics
13
The SI unit for length.
second
kilogram
meter
Kelvin
14
Line graphs are used for
comparing variables.
showing changes.
showing how a part relates to the whole.
15
How many significant figures are in the number 204,000?
2
6
3
4
16
Scientific theories
are never proven.
become hypotheses.
summarize patterns found in nature.
become scientific laws.
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And what temperature (in Celsius) does water boil?
0 0C
212 0C
100 0C
32 0C
18
The SI unit for temperature.
second
meter
Kelvin
kilogram
19
Does the graph show a direct proportion or an inverse proportion?
Inverse
Direct
20
The closeness of a measurement to the actual value of what is being measured.
accuracy
theory
hypothesis
precision
21
A statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature.
Scientific Law
Model
Hypothesis
Scientific Theory
22
Which of the following is NOT a branch of natural science?
life science
earth and space science
computer science
physical science
23
A proposed answer to a question.
technology
hypothesis
Scientific Method
model
24
The use of knowledge to solve practical problems.
Scientific Method
hypothesis
technology
model