In a controlled experiment, what are the two types of group?

The control group and the experimental group

Where would you have the least mass?

Mass never changes regardless of location

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Scientific Method/Scientific Investigation PreTest

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1
In a controlled experiment, what are the two types of group?
The control group and the experimental group
The independent group and the dependent group
The constant group and the variable group
The x-group and the y-group
2
What is referred to as a measure of force of gravity acting on an object?
Mass
Density
Volume
Weight
3
The metric abbreviation for millimeter is --
milli-
mm
m
cm
4
To analyze data means to
determine the control in an experiment
pick the best data for consideration
look for trends and patterns
formulate a good hypothesis
5
Conclusion or deductions based on observations, prior knowledge or experience.
Inference
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Control
6
Which part of an experimental procedure would be written on the x-axis of a graph?
Dependent variable
Independent variable
Control
Constant
7
What type of observation: Diameter of 32.5 cm
Quantitative
Qualitative
8
Which variable is deliberately changed by the scientist?
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Controlled Variable
Constant Variable
9
What type of observation: Smooth, round surface
Qualitative
Quantitative
10
Which method is usually NOT used to collect data in the laboratory?
Feeling for the production of heat
Listening for the escaping of gases.
Testing by taste
Looking for a color change
11
What is the formula for density?
Density = Mass/Volume
Density = Length/Time
Density = Weight/Distance
Density = Volume/Weight
12
Using some or all of your five senses to gather information uses which scientific skill?
Inferring
Observing
Concluding
Hypothesizing
13
Facts gathered through observations during an experiment are called
Data
Constants
Variables
Hypothesis
14
Where would you have the least mass?
At sea level
Mass never changes regardless of location
On top of a very high mountain
On the space shuttle in outer space
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An educated guess
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Inference
Observation

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