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Duplicate of Scientific Method
Duplicate of Scientific Method
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Why do scientists repeat experiments several times?
to memorize the procedures
to use up all their materials
to change the variable each time
to make sure their results are accurate
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Making an interpretation from an observation is called a(n) _____.
Inference
Experiment
Controlled Variable
Hypothesis
3
Which is the best scientific question?
Which smart phone has the most internal memory?
Which smart phone works very well?
Which smart phone is the worst?
Which smart phone is the best?
4
Information or observations collected during an experiment are called _____.
Data/Results
Problem
Hypothesis
Conclusion
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The variable that is kept the same through the experiment is called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Independent Variable
Controlled Variable
Dependent Variable
6
An educated guess or statement about what is going to happen is called a(n) _____.
Controlled Variable
Hypothesis
Observation
Problem
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(True or False): A hypothesis is made before an observation has taken place.
True
False
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The final summary of the data and results is/are called a(n) _____.
Inference
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Experiment
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Why do scientists publish the results of their experiments?
so that other scientists can see that they are working
to make money
so that other scientists can learn from what they did
so that publishers can print books on science
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If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?
Number of cavities
Type of floss
Amount of flossing
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The process of testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions is called a(n) _____.
Experiment
Observation
Conclusion
Data/Results
12
If I put my batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the control group?
Batteries on the countertop at room temperature
Batteries in the oven getting warm
Batteries in the fridge getting cold
13
Which of the following would make the results of an experiment more reliable?
Repeated/Multiple trials
Multiple variables
Changing the procedure
Change the hypothesis
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Does pipe material affect the temperature of flowing water? What is the dependent variable?
Water temperature
Pipe material
Diameter of the pipe
15
If I put on stronger sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?
Time spent in the sunlight
Severity of sunburn
Strength of sunscreen
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If I increase my vitamin C intake, then I will have fewer colds. What is a controlled variable?
Amount of times you come in contact with germs
Number of colds
Amount of vitamin C
17
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that birds make?
Interpreting data
Forming a hypothesis
Drawing conclusions
Making observations
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Why do scientists collect data during an observation or investigation?
To answer a question about the world
For the science fair
To do math
To make a graph
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The variable that is measured in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Experimental variable
Independent variable
Controlled variable
Dependent variable
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The question that is being tested is called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Experiment
Data/Results
Problem
