Scientific Method Review

Question 1

An educated prediction that can be tested is a(n)

Accepted Answer

hypothesis.

Question 2

The type of data that describes how the results "look".

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Qualitative

Question 3

The minimum number of trials you should conduct in an experiment

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3

Question 4

A well tested explanation for a scientific phenomenon is a(n)

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theory.

Question 5

Ten flowers bloomed is an example of

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Quantitative data

Question 6

Something that limits or restricts a situation.

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Constraint

Question 7

Information in science that is dependable or repeatable.

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Reliable

Question 8

A conclusion based on an observation is a(n)

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inference.

Question 9

In the Daphnia lab, what is the responding variable?

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Daphnia heart rate

Question 10

The purpose of the experimental control...

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Comparison

Question 11

The frog was not moving, cold to the touch is an example of

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Qualitative data

Question 12

In the Daphnia lab, what is the manipulated variable?

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environment(ethyl alcohol)

Question 13

The variable that stays the same (unchanged) through the experiment.

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Controlled

Question 14

You suggest that fish would be more attracted to brightly colored food. This is a(n)

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hypothesis

Question 15

Steps taken in a lab to ensure the data is accurate make an experiment

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Valid

Question 16

The manipulated variable is the variable that is measured.

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False

Question 17

The scientific method includes...

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Making observations, Developing a hypothesis, Recording data

Question 18

An experiment should be set up so that only one variable is tested.

Accepted Answer

True

Questions 18