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Earth Science: Chapter 1; The Nature of Science
Earth Science: Chapter 1; The Nature of Science
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An explanation backed by results from repeated testing
hypothesis
scientific bias
scientific theory
scientific law
2
Which was NOT an independent variable in the Pendulum Lab?
Length of String
Angle of Release
Weight of Pendulum
Height of stand
3
The study of Earth and Space
Life Science
Earth Science
Science
Ecneics Htrae
4
Deals with morals and values
ethics
laws
theories
bias
5
A personal opinion
theory
bias
ethics
law
6
A variable that can change in an experiment that is controlled by the scientist
control variable
constant variable
dependent variable
independent variable
7
Ethics deals with morals and values and can be measured and tested using the scientific method.
False
True
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The study of Earth and Space
Life Science
Ecneics Htrae
Earth Science
Science
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Probability can help scientist make creditable predictions
False
True
10
The use of scientific discoveries to make products or tools.
drawing conclusions
technology
experimentation
manufacturing
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Deals with morals and values
bias
ethics
laws
theories
12
You should never allow your bias to have an effect on your scientific experimentation.
False
True
13
Until proven incorrect, there are no "wrong" hypothesis
False
True
14
The process of observing, studying, and thinking about things to gain knowledge is called...
Scientific Method
Learning
Research
Predicting
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Variables that do not change in an experiment
Mariable Variable
Constant Variable
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
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Scientific Method: Step 5____________________
form a hypothesis
analyze results
test hypothesis & make observations
make predictions
17
A variable that can change in an experiment that is controlled by the scientist
independent variable
constant variable
dependent variable
control variable
18
The more variables that can be tested in an experiment, the better the results.
True
False
19
Scientific Method: Step 6____________________
analyze results
form a hypothesis
test hypothesis & make observations
draw conclusions
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Rule that describes a behavior of nature
scientific theory
scientific rule
scientific law
scientific policy
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An educated guess that can be tested
bias
ethics
prediction
hypothesis
22
Scientific Method: Step 3____________________
form a hypothesis
make predictions
ask a question
draw conclusions
23
Identify the dependent variable in the Pendulum Lab
Angle of Release
Number of Swings per Minute
Length of String
Mass of Pendulum
24
A personal opinion
bias
ethics
theory
law
25
Variables that do not change in an experiment
Mariable Variable
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant Variable
26
Scientific Method: Step 2____________________
form a hypothesis
make predictions
ask a question
draw conclusions
27
Rule that describes a behavior of nature
scientific policy
scientific rule
scientific law
scientific theory
28
Mr. Rinehart's kids names are...
Ben, Liza, Zack, Harold
Ben, Liza, Zack, Chris Jr.
Ben, Liza, Zack, Harper
Ben, Liza, Zack, Henry
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Scientific Method: Step 4____________________
form a hypothesis
draw conclusions
make predictions
test hypothesis & make observations
30
Scientific Method: Step 1____________________
make predictions
form a hypothesis
ask a question
draw conclusions
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Bias, or personal opinions, never influence scientific results.
True
False
32
The variable to which experimental results are compared.
dependent variable
variable
independent variable
control variable
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An educated guess that can be tested
ethics
bias
hypothesis
prediction
34
The variable to which experimental results are compared.
variable
control variable
independent variable
dependent variable
35
Earth Science is the study of rocks and trees only.
False
True
36
The use of scientific discoveries to make products or tools.
manufacturing
technology
drawing conclusions
experimentation
37
Indentify an independent variable in the Pendulum Lab?
Angle of Release
Weight of Pendulum
Height of stand
Length of String
38
Mr. Rinehart graduated from what High School?
Palco High School
Caldwell High School
South Haven High School
Plainville High School
39
An explanation backed by results from repeated testing
hypothesis
scientific theory
scientific bias
scientific law
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Mr. Rinehart's brother's name is...
Eric
Sam
Todd
Greg
