a piece of data that isn’t consistent with other findings

How can you describe changes

talking about quantitative data

What is a discontinuous variable?

Categories/areas/locations/ subjects

when your measurements are close to the true value

What is a scientific theory

an explanation supported by a plethora of evidence

when your measurements are close to each other

When should a histogram be used?

when showing continuous vs. frequency

Why should you repeat your experiment?

to make sure your findings are correct

What is a continuous variable

a variable that can take away value

the ability for your experiment to be repeated

What is a Hypothesis?

a possible explanation that can be tested

Which of these would be an ethical practice?

Making sure your organisms are not harmed in a experiment

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1
What is an outlier
An error
significant figures
a piece of data that isn’t consistent with other findings
the mean
2
What is a factor that can be controlled
Co2
temperature
light
Time of day
3
How can you describe changes
taking about options
calculating the rate of change
talking about quantitative data
calculating the line of best fit
4
What do systematic errors effect?
the entire experiment
independent variable
anomalies
half of the experiment
5
How many times should you repeat your experiment?
5
4
3
6
6
What is the cause for random errors
human error
faulty equipment
results matching your hypothesis
errors in setting up
7
What is a discontinuous variable?
a variable that can take away value
a line graph
bar graph
Categories/areas/locations/ subjects
8
Which of these is not safety equipment
gloves
rings
goggles
lab coat
9
What is accuracy?
when your measurements are close to each other
when your answers are right
when your answers are the same
when your measurements are close to the true value
10
What is a scientific theory
a possible explanation that can be tested
a fact that has no evidence
an explanation supported by a plethora of evidence
a scientific law
11
what is precision?
when your measurements are close to the true value
when your answers are right
when your measurements are close to each other
12
When should a histogram be used?
discontinuous vs. continuous
frequency
when showing 2 continuous variables
when showing continuous vs. frequency
13
Why should you repeat your experiment?
for fun
for your teacher
for your conclusion
to make sure your findings are correct
14
What is a continuous variable
histogram
frequency
categories/areas/locations/subjects
a variable that can take away value
15
Which of these tools can not be used to measure pH?
pH probe
conductivity meter
Litmus strip
thermometer
16
What is an example of a discontinuous variable
a bar graph
a pie chart
a frequency table
a histogram
17
What is a buffer?
a nail tool
a water bath
a way to maintain pH
the source of light
18
what is reliability
the values of your independent variable
the distance from the lamp
the ability for your experiment to be repeated
responsibility
19
How can you control temperature
a buffer
hydrogen carbonate
an oxygen pump
a water bath
20
what is an example of a continuous variable?
line graph
bar graph
line of best fit
diagram
21
What is an example of a Dependent Variable?
pH
Tides
Quantitative Data
Temperature
22
Which is the definition for Independent Variable?
What stays the same
What is being measured
Quantitative data
What is being changed
23
What is a Hypothesis?
a guess
a prediction
a possible explanation that can be tested
an explanation supported by lots of evidence
24
Which of these would be an ethical practice?
cleaning up after yourself
Making sure your organisms are not harmed in a experiment
Making sure you do not get hurt
turning in your paper
25
How many groups should you have in an experiment?
5
9
2
7

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