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1
Which of the following would make the results of an experiment
more reliable
?
Repeated/Multiple trials
Change the hypothesis
Multiple variables
Changing the procedure
2
Why do scientists collect data during an observation or investigation?
To make a graph
To do math
To answer a question about the world
For the science fair
3
Why do scientists repeat experiments several times?
to change the variable each time
to use up all their materials
to memorize the procedures
to make sure their results are accurate
4
If I put on stronger sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?
None of the above
Time spent in the sunlight
Severity of sunburn
Strength of sunscreen
5
Information or observations collected during an experiment are called _____.
Conclusion
Data/Results
Hypothesis
Problem
6
Which is the best scientific question?
Which smart phone has the most internal memory?
Which smart phone works very well?
Which smart phone is the worst?
Which smart phone is the best?
7
(True or False): A hypothesis is made before an initial observation has taken place.
True
False
8
Making an interpretation from an observation is called a(n) _____.
Inference
Controlled Variable
Experiment
Hypothesis
9
The final summary of the data and results is/are called a(n) _____.
Conclusion
Experiment
Inference
Hypothesis
10
The process of testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions is called a(n) _____.
Data/Results
Conclusion
Observation
Experiment
11
The question that is being tested is called a(n) _____.
Experiment
Problem
Background
Data/Results
12
An educated guess or statement about what is going to happen is called a(n) _____.
Controlled Variable
Hypothesis
Problem
Observation
13
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that birds make?
Making observations
Drawing conclusions
Forming a hypothesis
Interpreting data
14
If I put my batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the control group?
Batteries in the oven getting warm
None of the above
Batteries in the fridge getting cold
Batteries on the countertop at room temperature
15
If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?
Amount of flossing
Type of floss
None of the above
Number of cavities
16
The variable that is
measured or tested
in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Controlled variable
Experimental variable
17
Does pipe material affect the temperature of flowing water? What is the dependent variable?
Diameter of the pipe
Pipe material
Water flowing
Water temperature
18
The variable that is kept the same through the experiment is called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Controlled Variable
19
Why do scientists publish the results of their experiments?
to make money
so that other scientists can see that they are working
so that publishers can print books on science
so that other scientists can learn from what they did
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If I increase my vitamin C intake, then I will have fewer colds. What is a controlled variable?
Number of colds
All of the above
Amount of vitamin C
Amount of times you come in contact with germs
