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Scientific Method- Nature of Science
Scientific Method- Nature of Science
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part of an experiment that changes
trial
observation
hypothesis
variable
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An experiment has a control because
its needed as a comparison
experiments cannot be conducted outside
everything has to be controlled
it is the dependent variable
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Define the term data
facts and statistics collected
an organised collection of data.
facts that support an idea
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A scientific hypothesis must be
correct
able to be tested
able to be manipulated
able to be controlled
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What is the scientific method?
A Secret.
Series of steps that scientists use to solve & answer problems.
A formula.
Steps to success.
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Which plant is the control group?
The plant receiving 10 ml of fertilizer.
The plant without the fertilizer.
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Define peer review
When scientists in different fields check that your findings are correct.
When it is checked by popular magazines
When scientists in the same field check that your findings are correct.
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What is a control group?
a part that is decreased
participants who do not receive the experimental treatment
participants who do receive the experimental treatment
a part that causes the experiment to be changed
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Define peer review
When scientists in the same field check that your findings are correct.
When scientists in different fields check that your findings are correct.
When it is checked by popular magazines
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A hypothesis
is a theory
can be wrong
can be correct
is always correct
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A hypothesis must be ______________.
a question
tested
1000 words and double spaced
written in caps
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Which is the Dependent Variable?
The one You change
The ones you control
The one that needs the most help
The one YOU measure
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What is the dependent variable?
paper clips
mass of the plane
distance the plane flies
plane without paper clips
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final step of scientific method
results & conclusions
hypothesis
modeling
theory
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What is the control group
All of the above
Group that changes
Group that keeps everything different
Group that does not change
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The independent variable belongs on what axis?
X-axis
Y-axis
In the key
Z-axis
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A prediction about the outcome of an experiment.
Inference
Conclusion
Independent Variable
Hypothesis
