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SFMHS Bio Scientific Method
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Scientific Method
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The work of scientist usually begins with a _________.
result
hypothesis
question
answer
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What are the recorded facts and measurements from an experiment.
Results
Variables
Conclusions
Data
3
The independent variable is also known as the...
responding variable
measured variable
constant variable
manipulated variable
4
Information gathered from observing a plant grow 15 cm over a three-week period is called
conclusions
information
the answer
data
5
In an experiment, one _____ is tested at a time to determine how it affects results
Method
Hypothesis
Variable
Control
6
A(n) ________ is performed under careful controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.
test
observation
hypothesis
experiment
7
What is the SI base unit for length?
feet
miles
yards
meters
8
In an experiment, this provides a reliable standard for comparison.
Conclusion
Observation
Control
Variable
9
An explanation of observations that have been tested many times.
Hypothesis
Trial
Experiment
Theory
10
A successful experiment must be _______________ to be valid.
proved incorrect
published
completely true
replicated
11
A scientist proposes a hypothesis about a virus that affects humans. Other scientists will....
assume it is true.
reject the hypothesis.
design experiments to test it.
change it to make it better.
12
The metric base unit for mass is
liter
pound
gram
meter
13
After an experiment, scientists will compare their data to the ______
new data
next experiment
other experiments
control experiment
14
A suggested solution to a scientific problem.
Experiment
Hypothesis
Question
Solution
15
Any factor that can change in an experiment
Variable
Constants
Hypothesis
Data
16
If after numerous tests a major hypothesis cannot be shown to be false, it may be accepted as a
test
experiment
theory
law
17
When graphing, the dependent variable goes on ...
the title
Y axis
Both axis
X axis
18
These always stay the same during the experiment, it will never change.
dependent variables
independent variables
constants
products
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A logical explanation to a problem based on observation
observation
conclusion
data
results
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To be accepted, a scientific discovery must produce ____ results each time it is tested.
similar
the same
different
opposite
