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Scientific Inquiry Review - Part 1
Scientific Inquiry Review - Part 1
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Review game for Scientific Method Quiz.
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1
What is NOT a characteristic of a good scientific investigation?
using science equipment
keeping records
working with other scientists
sloppy measuring
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Pseudoscience (such as astrology)
is real! Everyone knows that!
relies on facts to make educated decisions.
is not supported by scientific testing or evidence.
3
Which part of the scientific method is this?
hypothesis
procedure
problem
conclusion
4
What is the dependent (responding) variable: How does the amount of water affect plant growth?
amount of plant growth
amount of water
amount of plant food
amount of sun
5
The independent (manipulated) variable is "length of time to complete a maze."
False
True
6
The independent (manipulated) variable is __ by the experimenter.
measured
found
kept the same
changed
7
A hypothesis is....
what you measure.
a conclusion.
a changed variable.
an educated guess.
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In an investigation the standard of comparison is....
the measured variable
the group that does not get the independent variable
the changed variable
things that must stay the same
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IV?: How does the temperature of the Diet Coke (when mixed w/Mentos) affect the spray height?
temperature of Diet Coke
soda spray height
type of soda
the number of mentos
10
What kind of data is descriptive and is collected with the senses?
numerical data
qualitative data
summative data
quantitative data
11
Scientific theories
are exactly the same as hypotheses.
are guesses, so evidence doesn't matter.
are supported by evidence.
are always true.
12
What should be a controlled variable? "Does the amount of water affect the growth of a plant?"
height of plant
amount of sunlight
plant growth
amount of water
13
In this experiment, the standard of comparison is the rats that are not taking the memory drug.
True
False
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IV: Does basketball, running, or swimming cause the largest increase in heart rate?
resting heart rate
blood pressure
the exercises (basketball, running, swimming)
heart rate increase
