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Pearson Chapter 1 Review

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The Nature of #Science and #Scientific Method

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1
A scientist's opinion is a valid source of information to use in a scientific investigation.
TRUE
FALSE
2
As long as you read carefully through the instruction for science activity you will be safe.
TRUE
FALSE
3
Which statement about a hypothesis is NOT true?
is written as a question
can be tested
may be a true statement
is an explanation of what you think will happen
4
Why do scientists make hypotheses before beginning scientific investigations?
so they don't get the wrong answer
because it is the right thing to do
scientists like to use big words
they need something they can base their investigations on
5
Which statement about opinions is true?
they are supported by research
they can be used to help write a hypothesis
they are beliefs or value judgments
they are a valuable tool used by scientists
6
What is an observation?
using senses to gather information
something that has been made for the first time
new ideas or new understandings
something that helps you measure
7
Which is not an example of appropriate research material?
blogs
encyclopedia
books written by scientists
scientific journal
8
Which is NOT an example of a scientific tool?
stapler
graduation cylinder
microscope
thermometer
9
_____are observations from which a conclusion can be drawn.
Discoveries
Prediction
Data
Inventions
10
Why is a control group important in an experiment
it gives you something to compare to the experimental group
groups work better
scientists don't want the experiment to get out of control