Duplicate of Test Review: Syllabus, Lab Safety, NOS, Scientific Method, Variables

Question 1

Which statement correctly describes the nature of science?

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It is testable.

Question 2

Before starting any lab, you should FIRST

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read and understand all the directions.

Question 3

Ann makes pasta for half her family and uses a new recipe for the others. The control group is

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half of the family who get the regular sauce.

Question 4

After scientists analyze the results of their experiment, they

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communicate their results.

Question 5

Any factor that can change is the

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variable

Question 6

Which is a QUANTITATIVE observation?

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The rope is six meters.

Question 7

If you want a shoe with the best ankle support, then you should buy basketball shoes.

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The independent variable is the ankle support.

Question 8

A testable idea or explanation that leads to a scientific investigation is called a(n)

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hypothesis

Question 9

Which statement is an OBSERVATION?

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The nail is rusted.

Question 10

If an assignment is turned in one days late (like a BrainPop), what will your grade be?

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50%

Question 11

Lab safety is non-negotiable-- what will happen if you choose to mess around during labs?

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You will be removed from the lab and receive a zero.

Question 12

Students were tested on their speed doing math problems. Some used calculators, others didn&#x27;t.

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The control group did not have calculators.

Question 13

Which statement is an INFERENCE?

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The green water is polluted

Question 14

Information gathered by observation that is used in calculating or reasoning is called

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data

Question 15

If you are caught cheating, what will happen?

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both a and c

Question 16

What should a scientist do FIRST if a hypothesis is rejected?

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repeat the testing

Question 17

Scientists analyze results by using which tool to help recognize patterns

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graphs

Question 18

Homework makes up what percentage of your total grade?

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15%

Question 19

Obtaining information using the senses is done by

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observation

Question 20

Which would be the most reliable resource for doing research?

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interview with an expert on the topic

Question 21

Students were tested on their speed doing math problems. Some used calculators, others didn&#x27;t.

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The independent variable is the calculators

Question 22

The_______________ is the factor measured or observed during an experiment.

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dependent variable

Question 23

If you get a chemical in your eye, you should

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use the eyewash right away

Question 24

A hypothesis must be

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tested

Question 25

Inferences are mostly made in which step of the scientific method?

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drawing conclusions

Duplicate of Test Review: Syllabus, Lab Safety, NOS, Scientific Method, Variables

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