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8th Grade Science Final Exam Review: Scientific Method
8th Grade Science Final Exam Review: Scientific Method
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Why control variables?
to know what other variables are also being controlled
to make more work for students
to know which variable is responsible for certain changes
to answer the hypothesis
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To design an experiment you need to control_______, or factors that may change in an experiment
the results
the controls
the hypothesis
the variables
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When scientists achieve the same results in specific circumstances they arrive at
a scientific law
a theory
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A scientific theory describes an observable phenomena.
True
False
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After formulating a hypothesis, what is your next step in the scientific method?
Design an experiment
Record observations
Identify the problem
Create another hypothesis
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What is "a possible explanation for a set of observations/answer to a scientific question?"
hyperbole
hypotenuse
hypothesis
hypocrite
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Which is not an example of a kind of observation?
Smell
Taste
Question
Feel
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This theory explains observations like why ice melts at a particular temp and why nails rust.
The theory of quantum physics
The atomic theory
The theory of evolution
The conservation theory
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I am the variable that is purposely changed in an experiment... what am I?
Independent
Optional
Dependent
Factor
10
When a hypothesis makes consistent predictions it can become a theory.
False
True
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An attempt to explain experimental results is an:
observation
inference
educated guess
interesting question
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What is the control variable in an experiment?
factor which could change the hypothesis
factor which changes the independent variable
factor which could change b/c of the independent variable
factor which challenges the solution
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A hypothesis must be:
obvious
long
testable
short
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A scientific law explains how something works.
False
True
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How many variables are manipulated at a time in a "Controlled Experiment?"
4
1
3
2
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What must scientists construct before formulating a hypothesis but after making observations?
A question that produces a quantifiable answer
An answer to your identified problem
A question that answers your hypothesis correctly
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Scientific vs. Opinion Questions: Choose which of the following is a scientific question.
What is the best color iphone?
What kind of music should I listen to on my ipod?
Why has my ipod stopped working?
Which iphone should I buy?
