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The process of testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions is called a(n) _____.
Conclusion
Data/Results
Observation
Experiment
2
(True or False): A hypothesis is made before an observation has taken place.
True
False
3
Which of the following would make the results of an experiment more reliable?
Multiple variables
Change the hypothesis
Changing the procedure
Repeated/Multiple trials
4
The final summary of the data and results is/are called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Experiment
Inference
5
The question that is being tested is called a(n) _____.
Problem
Data/Results
Experiment
Hypothesis
6
The variable that is kept the same through the experiment is called a(n) _____.
Controlled Variable
Dependent Variable
Hypothesis
Independent Variable
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Why do scientists repeat experiments several times?
to memorize the procedures
to change the variable each time
to use up all their materials
to make sure their results are accurate
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Making an interpretation from an observation is called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Experiment
Controlled Variable
Inference
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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
10
Which is the best scientific question?
Which smart phone is the best?
Which smart phone is the worst?
Which smart phone works very well?
Which smart phone has the most internal memory?
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Why do scientists collect data during an observation or investigation?
For the science fair
To do math
To answer a question about the world
To make a graph
12
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that birds make?
Forming a hypothesis
Making observations
Interpreting data
Drawing conclusions
13
The variable that is measured in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Experimental variable
Controlled variable
Independent variable
Dependent variable
14
If I put on stronger sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?
Severity of sunburn
Time spent in the sunlight
Strength of sunscreen
15
If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?
Number of cavities
Amount of flossing
Type of floss
16
If I put my batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the control group?
Batteries in the fridge getting cold
Batteries on the countertop at room temperature
Batteries in the oven getting warm
17
Does pipe material affect the temperature of flowing water? What is the dependent variable?
Diameter of the pipe
Pipe material
Water temperature
18
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
19
Information or observations collected during an experiment are called _____.
Problem
Data/Results
Hypothesis
Conclusion
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An educated guess or statement about what is going to happen is called a(n) _____.
Observation
Problem
Hypothesis
Controlled Variable
