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Nature of Science Mini #1
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Nature of Science- High School
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Identify the independent variable. "Does the type of wood affect how long it burns?"
time it takes for the wood to burn
wood
if it burns or not
type of wood
2
Identify the correct order of steps of the scientific process.
draw conclusions based on data and identify the problem
identify a problem, create a hypothesis and collect data
collect data to design an experiment based on a hypothesis
collect data to analyze patterns and draw a hypothesis
3
When studying a molecule, a chemist might make a model of the molecule to _______.
observe the results of the chemical reaction
know the outcome of the experiment
measure the mass of the molecule
help visualize and study the molecule
4
Based on his investigation, which is an observation and NOT a personal opinion?
A
B
D
C
5
What would be an appropriate analysis of the following circle graph?
30% of the students preferred blue t-shirts
25% of the students preferred green t-shirts.
10% of the students preferred yellow t-shirts
50% of the students preferred red t-shirts
6
Which problem is been tested according to the setup of this lab?
How does the height affects the speed?
How does friction affects the speed?
How does the mass affects the speed?
How does the length of the ramp affects the speed?
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All testable questions include:
a period at the end of the question.
the answers to the test.
the controlled variables.
the independent and the dependent variable.
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What is a hypothesis?
a statement that has been proven to be true
a question that predicts the outcome of an experiment.
a testable idea describing an observation
a statement that can be tested and predicts the results
9
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? best represents a...
control variable
testable question
hypothesis
relationship between two variables
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evidence
process of locating information from a variety of sources
claim based on knowledge of the other side of an issue
knowledge or data to base belief and prove true or false
occurs when there are two sides that disagree
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Which of the following could be considered a scientific theory?
Energy cannot be created or destroyed.
What goes up, must come down.
An object at rest will stay at rest.
The rotation of Earth causes the sun to set.
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Inferences are not always correct
True
False
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I put 5 mg of salt in water at different temp. to see at what temp. salt dissolve faster.
CV?
amount of water on each beaker
in which beaker salt dissolves faster
amount of salt on each beaker
temperature of water on each beaker
14
Can scientific laws change?
NO, they never change
YES if they are proven wrong
No, but they can be demoted to theories
Yes, if new evidence is found
15
Which conclusion is supported by the data in the table?
Mixture food promotes a larger mass gain
Mouse number 1 is less healthy than mouse #4
Grain and corn represents a healthier diet
Mixed food and rice can be equally effective
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a claim supported by evidence
scientific argument
nucleus
mutation
ribosomes
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What is the independent variable?
time
amount of water
amount of sugar dissolved
temperature
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What is the dependent variable?
time
amount of sugar dissolved
amount of water
temperature
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Which of the following is NOT a scientific process?
Making Models
Making Predictions
Stating Opinions
Drawing Conclusions
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If I add fertilizer to the soil of some tomato plants, then they will grow stronger. The IV is
how strong the plants grow
Amount of fertilizer
tomato plants
Added fertilizer
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Evidence
facts or information indicating whether a belief is true
myths indicating whether a belief is true
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claim
occurs when there are two sides disagreeing with each other
knowledge or data on used to prove truth or falsehood
attempt to convince the reader to believe an idea
an assertion of something as true, real, or factual
23
If the teacher leaves the classroom, then the noise level will be higher. Identify DV
noise
noise level
teacher
teacher leaves the classroom
24
_______ science is the science of the nonliving world.
chemical
analytical
space
physical
25
A ______ is a well-supported explanation of a natural phenomenon.
fact
theory
hypothesis
law
26
A testable question:
includes opinion words (such as best, most, favorite)
does not include opinion words
27
Identify the DV
. How does the type of liquid affect how much a penny will corrode in 5 minutes?
type of liquid
time it takes to corrode
corrosion of the penny
5 minutes
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observations and results of experiment
data
graphs
hypothesis
materials
29
Scientifically testable questions can ask about...
nature
morality
supernatural
preferences
30
The variable found on the y-axis of a graph is the _______ variable.
independent
control
hypothesis
dependent
31
What was the speed of the object at 12 seconds?
4 m/s
2.5 m/s
3 m/s
12 m/s
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A manipulated variable is a ________ variable.
control
hypothesis
dependent
independent
33
Which part of an experiment does not change?
dependent variable
independent variable
control variable
experimental group
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A variable that relies on the independent variable is a _________ variable.
dependent
control
independent
hypothesis
