Scientific Method and Tools

Question 1

What do we call a possible solution to the problem or question?

Accepted Answer

Hypothesis

Question 2

What is the second step in completing the scientific method?

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Hypothesis

Question 3

What is gathering research on a topic and seeing if it has been tested before?

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Reserach

Question 4

What is one of the first steps in completing the scientific method?

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Ask a Question

Question 5

___ is when scientists run a series of tests and trials to prove if their hypothesis is correct

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Experiment

Question 6

What is a microscope or hand lens used for?

Accepted Answer

Observing small things

Question 7

What does a thermometer measure?

Accepted Answer

Temperature (degrees Celsius)

Question 8

In an experiment scientists always want one _______, or something that is different or changed.

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Variable

Question 9

What does a stop watch measure?

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Time (min or sec)

Question 10

Scientists must come up with a ______, or a good question that can be answered with a test.

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Testable Question

Question 11

One way to explain a hypothesis is by making an educated ________ or ________.

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guess or prediction

Question 12

Inference or observation: "The boy did not brush his teeth."

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Inference

Question 13

What does a graduated cylinder or a pipette measure?

Accepted Answer

Exact liquid measures (ml)

Question 14

Inference or Observation: "The boy has three cavities."

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Observation

Question 15

Anything that stays the same and is not changed during an experiment is called a ________.

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Control

Question 16

What does a ruler measure?

Accepted Answer

Length (cm or in)

Question 17

What does a balance measure?

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Mass (g)

Question 18

As scientists are experimenting they are constantly making observations and collecting ____.

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Data

Question 19

Which word explains what a hypothesis is?

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Prediction

Question 20

What is the process in which scientists investigate and answer questions about the world?

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Scientific Method

Question 21

Scientists have to ____ data by looking at the observations and information collected.

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Analyze

Question 22

___ is when scientists summarize their results to see if their hypothesis was correct.

Accepted Answer

Conclusion

Question 23

What does a scale measure?

Accepted Answer

Weight (1b or oz)

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