Nature of Science

Question 1

To write a good Hypothesis, three words must be used. Which of the below words does not belong?

Accepted Answer

measure

Question 2

Identify this Safety Label from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Electric Hazard

Question 3

Variables are any factor that can be changed, and have an affect on an experiment. What is a Dependent Variable?

Accepted Answer

A variable that changes as a result of the cause of another variable

Question 4

Identify this Safety Label from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Biological Hazard

Question 5

We investigated how the no. of bulbs affects the brightness emitted by a light. Which below is the dependant variable?

Accepted Answer

Brightness emitted by the light

Question 6

Identify this Safety Label from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Radioactive

Question 7

Identify this Safety Label from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Radioactive

Question 8

What is the definition of a Hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A Hypothesis is an educated prediction of results that can be investigated

Question 9

Qualitative Data can be classified as Nominal and Ordinal

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

We tested how the size of a bicycle wheel affected the distance travelled by the bike. What is the independant variable?

Accepted Answer

Size of the Bicycle Wheel

Question 11

The Armagh Observatory and Planetarium offers an in-depth close look at the Solar System. The Planetarium was founded in

Accepted Answer

1790

Question 12

When planning an experiment, we consider "Ethics". This refers to thinking about what would make the test the most fun .

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Identify this piece of Laboratory Equipment from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Test Tube

Question 14

The Natural History Museum in Dublin holds 10,000 exhibits. What year did its visitor's doors open to the public?

Accepted Answer

1857

Question 15

We tested the length of time it took salt to dissolve in water at diff. temperatures. What is the independant variable.?

Accepted Answer

Different temperature of water

Question 16

We tested the length of time it took salt to dissolve in water at diff. temperatures. What is the fixed variable.?

Accepted Answer

The amount of salt was kept the same, We kept the volume of water the same

Question 17

Quantitative Data can be classified as Continuous or Discrete data

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

When planning we also consider "Safety". This means thinking about what could go wrong, equipment and how to keep safe.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

Identify this Safety Label from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Flammable

Question 20

Variables are any factor that can be changed, and have an affect on an experiment. What is an Fixed Variable (Control)?

Accepted Answer

The variable that is changed to test for an impact on another factor

Question 21

We investigated how the no. of bulbs affects the brightness emitted by a light. Which below is the independant variable?

Accepted Answer

The number of bulbs

Question 22

To check the validity/accuracy of info sources, we use C.R.A.P to check if it is reliable? What does the P stand for?

Accepted Answer

Question what is the Purpose of the published information Source

Question 23

Identify this piece of Laboratory Equipment from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Bunser Burner

Question 24

Quantitative Data is recorded using descriptive words

Accepted Answer

False

Question 25

Identify this piece of Laboratory Equipment from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Filter Funnel

Question 26

Which of the following is the correct scientific definition of the word "Theory"?

Accepted Answer

A theory explains and predicts natural phenomena based on gathered evidence

Question 27

When planning an experiment, we consider "Practicality". This refers to the amount of practical effects needed to make.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 28

Identify this piece of Laboratory Equipment from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Conical Flask

Question 29

Ireland is in the top 10 exporters of medicine and pharmaceutical products in the World.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

We tested the length of time it took salt to dissolve in water at diff. temperatures. What is the dependent variable.?

Accepted Answer

Length of time it took for salt to dissolve

Question 31

Which of the following steps is the first of the Scientific Method?

Accepted Answer

Observation and Questioning

Question 32

We tested how the size of a bicycle wheel affected the distance travelled by the bike. What is the fixed variable?

Accepted Answer

The same bike frame was always used, The bicycle always travelled the same type of path

Question 33

Secondary Data is collected by someone other than the person carrying out the investigation

Accepted Answer

True

Question 34

Identify this piece of Laboratory Equipment from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Thermometer

Question 35

We tested how the size of a bicycle wheel affected the distance travelled by the bike. What is the dependent variable?

Accepted Answer

Distance travelled by the bike

Question 36

When planning an experiment, we consider "Cost". This refers to the amount of money needed to set up our experiment.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 37

Identify this Safety Label from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Oxidising

Question 38

Identify this Safety Label from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Bright Laser

Question 39

Identify this piece of Laboratory Equipment from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Burette

Question 40

We investigated how the no. of bulbs affects the brightness emitted by a light. Which below is the fixed variable?

Accepted Answer

The light was kept in a dark room with no other light sources, The type of light stand used was the same

Question 41

Identify this piece of Laboratory Equipment from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Tripod

Question 42

Data is often collected in an experiment. Primary Data is collected by the person carrying out the investigation.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 43

They physicist John Tyndall, who first explained why the sky was blue, was an Irish Scientist.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 44

Identify this Safety Label from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Cold Surface

Question 45

Identify this Safety Label from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Flammable

Question 46

Which of these pieces of clothing, is not considered typical safety equipment in a Science Laboratory?

Accepted Answer

High Vis Vest

Question 47

Identify this piece of Laboratory Equipment from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Spatula

Question 48

Variables are any factor that can be changed, and have an affect on an experiment. What is an Independent Variable?

Accepted Answer

The variable that is changed to test for an impact on another factor

Question 49

Qualitative Data is recorded in numbers.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 50

Identify this piece of Laboratory Equipment from the options below;

Accepted Answer

Beaker

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