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A scientific law:
can change into a theory through experiments
is a statement about natural occurrences
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Which variable is the data collected based on the observations of scientists?
Dependent variable
Control variable
Independent variable
Constant variable
3
Which statement correctly states the difference between a law and theory?
Laws are facts, & theories are an opinion.
Laws explain why, & theories explain how.
Laws predict, & theories are an explanation.
Law describes the phenomena, & theory explains why it exists
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The dependent variable is also known as the:
Test Variable
Control Variable
Hypothesis
Outcome Variable
5
What's the first step you perform in the scientific method?
Research data
Replication
Observation
Make a hypothesis
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A scientific theory can become a scientific law.
False
True
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Which statement best describes a hypothesis?
An educated guess
A possible explanation of a problem
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Which type of graph shows data that changes over time?
Bar graph
Histogram
Line graph
Circle graph
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A procedure or steps carried out to help us observe and study our surroundings.
Questioning
Inquiry Learning
Hypothesis
Scientific Method
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Scientists use _______ as representations to study natural phenomenon.
Graphs
Models
Diagrams
Posters
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The evidence is the data we collect from the results of the experiment.
False
True
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An experiment is shared with other scientists & decide to re-do the experiment it is called:
Repetition
Replication
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A variable that the scientist is manipulating in the experiment?
Independent variable
Constant variable
Control variable
Dependent variable
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When you conduct multiple trials of your experiment, it is called:
Outcome Variable
Test Variable
Replication
Repetition
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Do scientists need to perform more than one experimental trial to determine their conclusion?
False
True
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A scientific theory is:
When theories are tested repeatedly
A representation of the solar system
An explanation of natural occurrences
A collection of observations
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A hypothesis must be testable.
True
False
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The "test variable" is also known as the:
Control Variable
Constant
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
