Scientific Method and Measurement pretest review

Question 1

This tool is used to measure

Accepted Answer

mass

Question 2

Which object is least dense in this picture?

Accepted Answer

cork

Question 3

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

Accepted Answer

independent variable

Question 4

The unit you use to measure mass using this tool is the:

Accepted Answer

g

Question 5

The Scientific Method is:

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A series of steps to investigate and answer questions

Question 6

You use a graduated cylinder to measure the volume of an irregular solid. Which equation?

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Final - Initial

Question 7

The boat is leaning, so there must be a strong wind blowing. What kind of statement is this?

Accepted Answer

Inference

Question 8

Which equation is correct to solve for the density of the gold?

Accepted Answer

d = 51.842 g / 2.7 mL

Question 9

Measuring how fast a runner went after trying new shoes is the _________ variable

Accepted Answer

dependent (responding)

Question 10

What is the volume of the cube?

Accepted Answer

27 cm3

Question 11

Find the volume of the hammer.

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4 mL or 4 cm3

Question 12

When we observe, what are we doing?

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gathering information

Question 13

Jane Goodall thought her presence might make the chimpanzees hunt less. Her presence is the...

Accepted Answer

Independent

Question 14

What does not happen in the conclusion step of the Scientific Method?

Accepted Answer

Make Observations

Question 15

In this picture, the independent variable is:

Accepted Answer

light

Question 16

In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be worked with at a time?

Accepted Answer

one

Question 17

What is the hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A statement of what you think will happen.

Questions 17