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1The Scientific Method
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What word do we use for a scientific prediction?
conclusion
control
predication
hypothesis
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Do you have to complete every step in the scientific method every time you do an experiment?
yes, if you want it to have valid results
no, sometimes you can skip steps if they are boring
yes, otherwise your work will be unfinished
no, sometimes some parts just aren't necessary
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Which describes PURE research?
research done out of curiosity, to add to the body of human knowledge
research which seeks to solve a particular problem in society
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the act of gathering information, results in data
conducting an experiment
reading the president's tweets
making observations
compiling research
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What is best to do if your hypothesis proves correct?
cheer and dance
do your experiment again to make sure
gloat over the people who got it wrong
share experimental procedures and results so others can check your work
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What should you do if your hypothesis is proven incorrect?
change your data to make it fit your hypothesis
reevaluate your hypothesis and try again
cry
throw out your research, it was a waste of time
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When we gather information using our five senses we are...
making observations
not acting safely
treating science poorly
neglecting the use of data
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conclusions must always be supported by...
opinions
your auntie
data
the target audience of the research
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Which describes APPLIED research?
research that seeks to solve a problem
research that seeks to add to the body of knowledge
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in an experiment, the variable that changes as a result of another (what is measured or found out)
constant
control
dependent variable
independent variable
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An example of quantitative data is
the flask contained 250 mL of solution
the reaction produced heat
the chemicals were mixed and a white precipitate formed
the product had a mass of 25 grams
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What is an experimental control used for?
as a reaction simulator
as a baseline comparison
a way to test your hypothesis
a judgement based on the data collected
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define conclusion
a judgement based on data
a judgement based on opinion
what you think the answer should be
your opinion of the researchers methods
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Which best defines 'the scientific method'?
a process for learning
the act of gathering information
graphing data
systematic approach to problem solving
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in an experiment, the variable that the scientist manipulates
constant
dependent variable
independent variable
control
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What is the first step in the scientific method?
notice something that makes you wonder
do research about the topic
gather data
share your results with the world
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Can science be done poorly?
yes
no
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a possible answer to your question is known as...
a hypothesis
an experiment
a conclusion
a query
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Why might scientists share their findings with others in journal publications or seminars?
to learn from each other
to complete with one another
to keep their work secret
to ensure other scientists fail
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An example of qualitative data is...
the reaction smelled really strongly
the chemicals were mixed and the pH was 7
the reaction tube temperature was 82oC
the reaction tube feels warm to the touch
