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Scientific Method & Tools Review
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This measures volume of a liquid or irregular shaped object.
stopwatch
thermometer
graduated cylinder
balance
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If a theory correctly predicts the results of many different experiments, it could become a
variable
hypothesis
law
model
3
What is the purpose of using scientific methods?
to make careful observations
to do cool experiments
to answer questions
to follow steps in order
4
A method of obtaining information by using the senses is called
hypothesis
experimentation
observation
questioning
5
In a controlled experiment, the thing that changes because of the independent variable is the
control group
dependent variable
independent variable
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In a controlled experiment, the piece that the experimenter is being tested is called the
dependent variable
independent variable
control group
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Pieces of information acquired through observation or experimentation is called
research
observation
hypothesis
data
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In a controlled experiment, the group that is being used for comparison is the
control group
dependent variable
independent variable
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What is the advantage of the International System of Units (SI)
It is never used by scientists
It's easy to change from one unit to another
it is based on the foot and the pound
America developed it a long time ago
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An explanation for a range of hypotheses and observations supported by testing is called a
Hypothesis
Scientific law
Theory
Mathematical model
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A statement made in an if/then format is called a
conclusion
question
variable
hypothesis/prediction
12
This measures mass
spring scale
stopwatch
thermometer
triple beam balance
13
What is the volume of a box that is 2 cm x 2 cm x 2 cm?
6 cm3
4 cm2
8 cm3
8 cm2
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Making measurements with tools such as thermometers is a kind of
hypothesis
conclusion
prediction
observation
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One purpose of a model is to
Take real, accurate measurements
Prove theories
Explain ideas you already know about
Represent things that are too small to see
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What can a meterstick NOT be used to measure?
volume
area
length
mass
17
Something that helps you complete a task is called a(n)
observation
measurement
tool
model
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Which is not a step in the Scientific Method?
Use technology/tools
Ask a question
Make observations
Develop a hypothesis
19
What is the formula to find the area?
length x width x height
length x length
length x width
length x height
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The amount of matter that makes up an object is called
area
volume
mass
length
