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1
If the IV is "
amount of daylight"
, & the DV is "
number of eggs
laid by chicken"
, what would be need to be controlled?
none
# of eggs laid
amount of daylight
type of chicken
2
Which is an example of a quantitative observation?
their weight increased 45 lbs overnight
the number of fish decreased
the shirt is ripped
the water is at its boiling point
3
The students tested the effect that
water temp
. had on the
# of fish in the lake
. What is the appropriate question?
To what extent does water temp affect the # fish in lake?
How does water temp. affect amount of fish in a lake?
To what extent does the # of fish have on the water temp?
To what extent does the temp. affect the fish?
4
Evidence that includes observations and measurements is called________ evidence.
saturated
empirical
qualitative
pseudo
5
What is an inference?
an observation involving numbers
a prediction of what will happen next
description of the quality of something
a logical explanation for an observation
6
To what extent does the _____ affect the ____? What goes in the spaces (in correct order)?
DV, IV
DV, CV
IV, CV
IV, DV
7
What is based on faulty logic and is unsupported by evidence?
science
mechanics
balistics
pseudoscience
8
People from all backgrounds, interests, and cultures can contribute to science. True or False
False
True
9
Which variable is listed first in a scientific question?
TV
CV
IV
DV
10
If the IV increases, then the DV will increase. This is format for a hypothesis.
True
False
11
Which would NOT be part of the conclusion for this graph?
as the hours worked increased, so did the earnings.
My hypothesis was right!
My hypothesis was supported
because according to Figure 1,
12
Scientific explanations should be logical and testable.
False
True
13
Which variable is changed by the scientist in an experiment?
controlled
responding
independent
dependent
14
Which is NOT a possible inference for the picture below?
a lot of rainfall
earthquake
tsunami (a huge ocean wave after an earthquake)
explosion in a mine
15
Which is
NOT
a characteristic of a good scientist?
logical
opinionated
skeptical
curious
