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2024 scientific method review final one
2024 scientific method review final one
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The responding variable is also known as the dependent variable
True
False
2
"There are 7 sinks in Mrs. Foxworthy's classroom" is an example of
a quantitative observation
an inference
a qualitative observation
a prediction
3
What are the 2 responding variables we quantified/measured in our paper towel tests.
C. how much each towel cost
A. wet strength
both A and B
B. absorbency
4
How exactly do paper towels absorb water, anyway?
both A. and B.
B. water molecules are attracted to the cellulose
A. through capillary action
5
To be biased means to
show favoritism
all of the above
have preconceived opinions about a product
have prejudice
6
The responding variable in a well written experiment is the variable that
is held constant
all of the above
gets intentionally changed
gets measured at the end of the experiment
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These variables should be controlled in your absorbency Paper Towel experiment
B. size of paper towel
both A. and B.
A. type of liquid
C. brand of paper towel
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In the paper towel product test, what was the manipulated variable?
brand of paper towel
absorbency
none of the above
wet strength
9
The responding variable in the absorbency paper towel test is
the amount of liquid absorbed
none of the above
the weight held when weight
the brand of paper towel
10
Which of the following is an example of a qualitative observation?
Ms. Jockisch loves gardening because she has a lot of plants outside
Mrs. Foxworthy, Mr. Sachs and Ms. Kreutzer all wear glasses.
If you study for the science quiz, then you will do well
There are 8 classrooms in the 90's hall
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When you manipulate a variable in an experiment, you do what to it?
Change it
watch its affect on the responding variable
control it
none of the above
12
"If the brand of paper towel is thick, then the total amount of absorbency will increase"
is an example of a/an ______.
A. inference
both A. and B.
none of the above
B. hypothesis
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I think I will succeed on my real quiz because I did my study guide last night and took my review quiz quiz seriously
all of the above
this is an inference too!
this is a prediction!
this could turn into an hypothesis!
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There is only 1 variable in a well written experiment that gets manipulated
False
True
15
How are we trying to avoid an unfair, biased paper towel product test?
all of the above
by doing multiple trials
by trying not to know the brand names
by writing clear, repeatable procedures
