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Scientific Method and Nature of Science Exam Review
Scientific Method and Nature of Science Exam Review
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unit 1 science test review
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Problem, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion <---- what step is missing?
both of the first 2 choices
analyze data
collect data
delete data
2
A conclusion allows you to revisit your problem and hypothesis and reflect on your results.
False
True
3
What must a
scientist do before she draws conclusions?
publish an article
share the results with other scientists
analyze the data collected
identify variables
4
Experiments must be repeated many times in order to get accurate and reliable results.
True
False
5
Steps in my procedure should be specific enough that anyone can _______________ my experiment.
review
dulplicate
preview
critique
6
What is a control in an experiment?
an example you do nothing to, used only to compare
a switch that turns on and off
what changes in an experiment
7
A log book is like a scientific journal that records the journey through a scientific inquiry.
True
False
8
An example of a type of graph is ...
pie graph
line graph
bar graph
all of the above
9
Quantitative data is data that can be ...
is measurable and has some sort of numeric value
described with adjectives such as sweet and sour
quality data that helps proves your hypothesis
measured using a meter stick
10
Scientific inquiry must be repeated many times in order to get accurate and reliable results.
False
True
11
When you conduct background research on cars, it's ok to use an article from 1967 on motors.
True
False
12
A ___________ is a representation of an object that allows scientists to study it more closely.
graph
diorama
model
diagram
13
A series of steps that scientists follow to carry out sound experiments ...
scientific law
scientific procedures
scientific theory
scientific method
14
If I am working with chemicals, safety goggles need to be included on my ...
materials list
shopping list
supply guide
data table
15
Another word for an educated guess is ...
hypothesis
investigation
prediction
theory
16
A hypothesis should be written in the ...
if/then format
compare/contrast format
before/after format
this/that format
17
The independent variable in an experiment is the variable that ...
stays constant
you leave alone
you observe and record
you change or manipulate
18
In my procedures, I list that I need to fill a glass with water. What detail did I leave out?
how to turn the faucet on
how much water
the brand of the water
none of the above
19
At this step in the scientific method, it is good to account for any errors.
analyze data
conclusion
background research
prediction
20
When collecting data, it is best to organize it in a ...
file
table
chair
paragraph
