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Duplicate of NSS Unit 1: Scientific Method
Duplicate of NSS Unit 1: Scientific Method
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1
Which is an example of a law?
Evolution
Global Warming
The Big Bang
Boiling Point of Water
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Which characteristic below represents qualitative data?
Color
Measurements on a Ruler
Counting
Thermostat Readings
3
Given the experiment "The effect of organic food on weight control in mice" what is the DV?
Organic Food
Weight of Mice
Regular Food
Mice
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Which of the following is often modified, changed or adjusted as new evidence appears?
Law
Both
Theory
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"Is accepted as true in the scientific community" is representative of
A hypothesis
Both a theory and law
A theory
A law
6
Identify the control group: Kittens fed Meow Mix grow faster.
Kittens not fed Meow Mix
Kittens fed more Meow Mix
Kittens fed Meow Mix
Kittens who don't grow as fast
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Identify the I.V.: If I use expensive gas, then my car will produce less exhaust.
amount of gas
type of car
type of gas
amount of exhaust
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What is the definition of an experimental group?
The test subjects with the I.V.
The test subjects with the D.V.
The test subjects without the I.V.
The test subjects without the D.V.
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What is the definition of a control?
A type of variable that the scientist does not change
A factor that is not a variable
A type of variable that is measured as a result
A type of variable that cannot change
10
The plant measures 37cm is
Quantitative Data
Qualitative Data
Both Qualitative and Quantitative
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Which of the following variables go on the x-axis of a graph?
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Control
Constant
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What is the independent variable?
What you measure at the end of a test.
The response to change.
What the scientist is testing.
The data collected in an experiment.
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Which question below is NOT a scientific question?
What type of insulation conserves the most household heat?
Does a high fat diet increase energy?
Which class period has the most tardies?
What is your favorite breed of dog?
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What is the control group if a student tested the effect organic food on the weight of mice?
Mice that maintain their weight
Mice that receive organic food
Mice that get heavier
Mice that receive food that is NOT organic
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What is the first step in scientific investigation?
Conduct a Test
Make a Graph
Form a conclusion
Identify a Question/Problem
