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Carter Mock SSA Nature of Science
Carter Mock SSA Nature of Science
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Scientific Method Review
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A scientist wants to know how much water will grow the largest flowers. What is the DV?
The time it takes for flowers to grow.
The type of fertilizer used.
The size of the flowers
The amount of water.
2
Information that is gathered over the length of an experiment is called __________.
data
hypothesis
variables
graphs
3
Why would a student scientist make a model when conducting an experiment?
the object is too dangerous to observe accurately
the object is too large to observe accurately
The object is too small to observe accurately
all of these
4
Which of the following best describes what mass is?
how much matter is in something
how much space an object takes up
how much force of gravity is on an object
none of these
5
Read the following...
Scientific Law
Scientific Theory
Hypothesis
Conclusion
6
Read the following...
Inferring
Empirical evidence
Logical reasoning
imagination
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What is the dependent variable?
variable changed
variable that stays the same
variable that is measured
it doesn't exsist
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This is a possible explanation to the question or problem.
Theory
Hypothesis
Thought
Variable
9
Which of the following would you use a triple-beam balance to measure?
Liquid volume
Mass
Length
Temperature
10
Read the following...
Both B and C
B. The bowling ball has a greater mass
C. The bowling ball has a greater density
A. The bowling ball has a greater volume
11
Empty question
manipulated variable
dependent variable
controlled variable
independent variable
12
Use the following table to identify which object will float on water...
Milk
Gold, Iron, and Basalt
Oil and Ice
Gold and Iron
13
Looking at this graph, identify the dependent variable.
height
plant A
time
the lines
14
Read the following...
The results were not announced to the public
the conclusions are based on multiple trial
the other scientists did not use modern tools and equipment
the data collection was not accurate or precise
15
Which is an example of Repetition?
Investigation 4
Investigation 2
Investigation 3
Investigation 1
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Which of the following is a testable hypothesis?
Which color flower is the prettiest?
Cold weather is better than hot weather.
Are clowns scary?
Which type of car tire works better in the rain?
17
What is another name of the variable that does not change throughout an experiment?
experimental
Independent
Controlled
Dependent
18
Read the questions below
inferring
classifying
analyizing
investigating
19
A line graph in BEST used to...
compare many variables.
display data as parts of a whole.
organize data using pictures of objects
track the relationship between two variables over time
20
This variable must be measured.
independent
dependent
control
constant
21
Why might it be helpful for scientists to use models of the cell?
the cell is too far away to study
The cell does not exist
The cell is an imaginary thing
The cell is too small to see
22
The factors in an experiment that can be changed are _____________?
data
hypotheses
theories
variables
23
Density is the measure of how much __________________ is contained in a given volume.
Length
Pizza
Weight
Mass
24
A possible explanation as to WHY something in nature is occurring.
Theory
Hypothesis
Variable
Law
25
In science, a hypothesis must be...
Controlled
Testable
Correct
True
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Data that is represented with numbers are called...
Quantitative data
New Data
Qualitative data
Optional Data
