What is the definition of Scientific Law?

rule that describes a pattern in nature

What would fall under the classification of "Office Supplies"?

stapler, ruler, pen, printer, paper, tape, markers

What is the definition of Scientific Theory?

attempt to explain a pattern observed in the natural world

I want to test how different types of water affect a plant's growth. What's my IV and DV?

IV: spring vs. tap water; DV: growth of a plant

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Nature of Science Review

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1
What is the format for a hypothesis?
If IV, then DV, because
I see, I infer
The effect of the IV on the DV
What is the effect of the IV on the DV?
2
Factors that can be changed in an experiment are called
constants
variables
observations
models
3
What is the definition of Scientific Law?
an explanation about the world
a rule that describes how to act in science class
attempt to explain a pattern in the natural world
rule that describes a pattern in nature
4
Where does the Hypothesis go in the Scientific Method?
After designing an experiment
After stating the problem
In the beginning
After researching the problem
5
Which one of the following is an example of an inference?
The dime is the smallest coin
The wall is yellow
The grass is wet and green
It is hot because it's summer
6
Studying if Pluto should really be a part of our Solar System falls under...
Solar Science
Physical Science
Earth Science
Life Science
7
What would fall under the classification of "Office Supplies"?
bag, shirt, shoes, pants, hats, sunglasses
red, brown, blue, yellow, green, purple
soccer, basketball, baseball, football, golf, volleyball
stapler, ruler, pen, printer, paper, tape, markers
8
What is the definition of Scientific Theory?
a scientific explanation
attempt to explain a pattern observed in the natural world
why things happen
rule that describes a pattern in nature
9
Which one of the following is an example of an Observation?
The book is old
The oil is yellow
The vinegar is used to add flavor
Ms. Acevedo likes dresses
10
What are the 3 branches of science?
Biology, Chemistry, Sociology
Life, Physical, Earth
Physical, Chemical, Aerodynamic
Life, Chemical, Physical
11
What is the first step of the Scientific Method?
State the Question
Design an Experiment
Test the Experiment
Research the problem
12
Which branch of science studies living things?
Earth Science
Life Science
Physical Science
Chemical Science
13
Scientists can organize their observations by using
graphs
tables
all of these
charts
14
Which one of these fall under Earth Science?
The Human Body
Solar Systems
Three Phases of Matter
Food Chain
15
What classification would M&M's fall under?
chocolate
all the above
candies with logos
colored candy
16
I want to test how different types of water affect a plant's growth. What's my IV and DV?
IV: water vs. sunlight; DV: growth of a plant
IV: spring vs. tap water; DV: growth of a plant
IV: Growth of a plant; DV: spring vs. tap water
IV: cactus vs. rose; DV: growth of a plant
17
What is our definition of Science?
The study of the natural world
The study of chemical reactions
The study of past events, especially human affairs
The study of animals and their habitats
18
Which one of these DOES NOT fall under Life Science?
Botany
Food Chain
Zoology
Geography
19
_______ is the process of studying the natural world.
Science
Natural Science
Earth Science
Making an inference
20
What is an example of a scientific law?
Stopping at a Red Light
Gravity
The Big Bang Theory
Life on Mars

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