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Duplicate of Scientific Method, Measurement, & Graphing
Duplicate of Scientific Method, Measurement, & Graphing
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A review for physical science, unit 1.
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Science is a belief system that has been accepted by people for hundreds of years.
false
true
2
How many cm are there in 6.5 m?
0.65 cm
65 cm
650 cm
6.5 cm
3
The distance between two points is referred to as ____.
time
length
volume
mass
4
Researchers performing a well-designed experiment should base their conclusions on
results predicted before performing the experiment
data from repeated trials of the experiment
the hypothesis
a small sample size to insure a reliable outcome
5
When graphing data from an experiment, the dependent variable goes on the
y-axis
x-axis
6
The process that uses observations and investigations to gain knowledge about events in nature
scientific theory
scientific law
scientific method
science
7
Since density is the amount of matter in an amount of space and is derived, which is right?
time/mass
volume/time
mass/volume
volume/mass
8
In an experiment, the ___ is the factor that does not change.
independent variable
dependent variable
control
constant
9
A part of the scientific method in which results are summarized and hypothesis can be accepted
conclusion
research
experiment
gather/analyze data
10
The interval between two occurring events is called ____.
length
volume
time
mass
11
An organized procedure for testing a hypothesis
dependent variable
control
experiment
constant
12
Convert 7,500 mg to g
7.5 g
750 g
7,500 g
75 g
13
A part of scientific method in which one is learning more about the topic by looking things up
hypothesis
research
conclusion
experiment
14
Reasons for conducting peer review include all of the following except
analyzing the experimental design
identifying an illogical conclusion
changing data to support the hypothesis
pointing out possible bias
15
Which statement best describes the term theory as used in the Theory of Evolution. A theory is
assumption made
never revised even with new evidence
explanation with well supported data
a hypothesis supported by one test
16
If a researcher had data table with the percentages of animals losing fur, which graph is used?
line graph
circle graph
bar graph
box and wisker plot
17
A scientific law is
an explanation based on experiments.
a rule of nature that sums things up in nature.
an organized set of procedures.
a process used to gain knowledge.
18
The prefix used in the SI system that means 1000 units is
kilo-
centi-
milli-
deci-
19
Which is the SI unit for mass?
mole
gram
meter
pound
20
Why do scientists use the scientific method?
To methodically solve problems.
To gain popularity.
To cause mass confusion.
To make students crazy.
21
In an experiment, this is the factor that is adjusted by the experimenter, graphed on x-axis
dependent variable
constant
independent variable
control
22
The dependent variable is the factor that is adjusted or changed by the experimenter.
false
true
23
In an experiment, a ___ is used as a standard for comparison.
independent variable
control
dependent variable
constant
24
When converting kilometers to meters, one should move decimal point three places to the right.
true
false
25
Often times, this is written as "if...,then" statement to predict the outcome of an experiment
conclusion
research
hypothesis
experiment
26
The law of gravity is a law because it is the most logical explanation based on experiments.
false
true
27
The type of graph that shows trends of how data changes over time
bar graph
pie graph
circle graph
line graph