The dependent variable is

the result that occurs because of the change in a variable

What is included in the hypothesis? (check all that apply)

the dependent variable, the independent variable

Qualitative observations can best be described as

using descriptions that your senses detect to make observations.

The very final step of the scientific method is

to share the answer with the public.

The independent variable is

the one variable in an experiment that is changed

The conclusion is where a scientist

All of these answers are correct.

The controlled variables are

all the variables that are kept constant

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Scientific Method Review

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1
When you make observations during the experiment, there are two kinds you will make:
descriptions and senses
only measurements
senses and mathematical
qualitative and quantitative
2
The three main branches of science are...
life, physical and earth
physical, chemistry and technology
earth, life and chemistry
life, physical, environment
3
The dependent variable is
the one variable that is changed in an experiment
all the variables that are kept the same
the result that occurs because of the change in a variable
the same thing as the conclusion
4
What kind of model is represented in this image?
mathematical
hybrid
physical
conceptual
5
What is included in the hypothesis? (check all that apply)
none of the variables
controlled variables
the dependent variable
the independent variable
6
The experiment part of this process is necessary to
re-emphasize the problem statement.
test the hypothesis.
none of these answers.
make observations.
7
Qualitative observations can best be described as
using descriptions that your senses detect to make observations.
making observations that you can see.
making observations by touching.
using measurements to make observations.
8
The very final step of the scientific method is
the observations.
to share the answer with the public.
the conclusion.
the analysis.
9
The independent variable is
the one variable in an experiment that is changed
the result that occurs because of the change of a variable
the same thing as the conclusion
all the variables that are maintained
10
The reason a scientist must repeat his/her experiment is
to make any changes he/she wants.
They don't really have to.
because the law makes you.
to ensure accuracy.
11
The analysis part of the scientific method is where a scientist
shares what he/she found out.
makes meaning of the raw data.
draws a conclusion.
make measurements of the dependent variable.
12
What measurement tool is this?
scale
triple beam balance
meterstick
graduated cylinder
13
1.85 meters = ____ cm.
1850cm.
185cm.
18.5cm
1.85 cm
14
The conclusion is where a scientist
finds the answer to the problem statement.
realizes the outcome of the experiment.
All of these answers are correct.
makes a final statement.
15
A hypothesis is a(n)
comparison of the data to the prediction
a general consensus on the results
statement of a question
educated guess
16
Chemistry belongs to which one of those branches?
life
environment
physical
earth
17
An object in motion will continue in motion until it is met by an external force. Is this a law or a theory?
law
theory
18
The controlled variables are
the same thing as the conclusion
all the variables that are kept constant
the one variable that is changed in an experiment
the result that occurs because of the change in a variable

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