What does infer mean?

use logical reasoning to come up with a conclusion

something that you can change that may effect the outcome

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1
What is the first step in the scientific method?
plan an experiment
form a hypothesis
gather information
ask a question
2
What does infer mean?
use your senses to gather information
use logical reasoning to come up with a conclusion
just guess
identify ways things are alike or different
3
Information from which a conlcusion can be drawn or a prediction ca be made are called
procedures
tools
details
data
4
For a scientific conclusion to be vaild, what must it be based on?
questions
facts
opinions
descriptions
5
Which tool does not make things look bigger than they actually are?
hand lens
microscope
magnifying box
forceps
6
What should you be sure to do to stay safe when performing science activities?
ask my teacher questions
smell every chemical I use
wear loose clothing
use tools
7
Which is not a safety rule in a lab?
tie hair back
wear goggles
wear light clothes
wear gloves and aprons
8
A vaild scientific investigation must be able to be
graphed
observed
replicated
predicted
9
What is another word for hypothesis?
graph
investigation
evidence
prediction
10
How many variables should be tested at one time in a scientific investigation?
three
one
two
none
11
A scientific conclusion is based on
variables and experiments
tools and evidence
facts and observations
observations and questions
12
A scientist using scientific methods would not
perform repeated trials
form an opinion
ask a question
record data
13
What is a variable?
a series of steps used by scientists to study
something that you can change that may effect the outcome
when you gather information about an object
something that makes experiments fun
14
What tool measures weight?
ruler
forceps
spring scale
graduated cylinder
15
Which tests a variable and compares it to a control?
observations
guessing
experiment or investigation
surveys

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Getting Ready for Science

15 termsStudBud Administration212 plays

scientific method and intro to science

Flashcards15 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 15

Answers

1
What is the first step in the scientific method?
plan an experiment
form a hypothesis
gather information
ask a question
2
What does infer mean?
use your senses to gather information
use logical reasoning to come up with a conclusion
just guess
identify ways things are alike or different
3
Information from which a conlcusion can be drawn or a prediction ca be made are called
procedures
tools
details
data
4
For a scientific conclusion to be vaild, what must it be based on?
questions
facts
opinions
descriptions
5
Which tool does not make things look bigger than they actually are?
hand lens
microscope
magnifying box
forceps
6
What should you be sure to do to stay safe when performing science activities?
ask my teacher questions
smell every chemical I use
wear loose clothing
use tools
7
Which is not a safety rule in a lab?
tie hair back
wear goggles
wear light clothes
wear gloves and aprons
8
A vaild scientific investigation must be able to be
graphed
observed
replicated
predicted
9
What is another word for hypothesis?
graph
investigation
evidence
prediction
10
How many variables should be tested at one time in a scientific investigation?
three
one
two
none
11
A scientific conclusion is based on
variables and experiments
tools and evidence
facts and observations
observations and questions
12
A scientist using scientific methods would not
perform repeated trials
form an opinion
ask a question
record data
13
What is a variable?
a series of steps used by scientists to study
something that you can change that may effect the outcome
when you gather information about an object
something that makes experiments fun
14
What tool measures weight?
ruler
forceps
spring scale
graduated cylinder
15
Which tests a variable and compares it to a control?
observations
guessing
experiment or investigation
surveys