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Unit 1 Nature of Science
Unit 1 Nature of Science
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Unit 1 The Nature of Science from IN Fusion
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Empirical evidence includes
data scientists gather
Mrs. Thomas's cool shoes
observations
measurements
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People who think scientifically are
enjoy creating problems
creative
enjoy solving problems
curious
3
Why is it important for scientists to share information from their experiments?
to to be cool
I don't know, that's what they all do
it will allow others to replicate it
to be interesting
4
This is a basic principle of nature that always occurs under certain conditions
laws
students needing to use the potty as soon as the bell rings
models
theories
5
This is the variable that I am finding out.
independent
dependent
6
Which is the best description of a scientific theory:
a cool toy I got at Walmart
a guess
a description of natural phenomena
a well-supported explanation
7
This is used to display and compare data in a number of separate categories
bar graph
frequency table
pumpkin pie
line graph
8
According to the scientific method that we studied in class, #1 is "defining a____"
problem
investigation
organizing
hypothesis
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This is used to show change over time.
line graph
circle graph
bar graph
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What is a hypothesis
a testable idea that explains an observed event
a statement that predicts a future event
this is not the correct answer
someone saying "hi" to a kid named Pothesis
11
This is an organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions.
observation
aliens
experiment
guess
12
According to the scientific method that we studied, #6 is "interpreting and ____ information"
analyzing
hypothesis
investigation
problem
13
What is a variable
my neighbor's dog's name
any factor that can change in an experiment
a range of values I collected on people's birthdays
this is not the correct answer
14
Mrs. Thomas does not like
goats
drama
germs
wasting time
15
According to the scientific method that we studied in class, #5 is "collecting ____ "
data
hypothesis
problem
investigation
16
A hypothesis is a testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation
false
true
17
Scientists show creativity through
coloring pictures
explaining observations
making model cars
designing experiments
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This shows how each group relates to all the whole
circle graph
pie graph
Mrs. Thomas is going to eat your piece of pie
19
This is the variable that I get to choose
dependent
independent
20
This is the study of energy and all nonliving matter.
physical science
aliens
earth science
life science
21
According to the scientific method that we studied in class, #7 is "defending ____ "
problem
hypothesis
investigation
conclusions
22
According to the scientific method that we studied in class, #4 is "identifying ____ "
variables
problem
investigation
hypothesis
23
A theory is a really good guess about the natural world.
true
false
24
This is the study of all living things
earth science
physical science
life science
25
According to the scientific method that we studied in class, #3 is "planning an ____ "
problem
organizing
investigation
hypothesis
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Data is the noise R2D2 makes when he steps on a bug
false
true
27
A theory is a really good guess about the natural world.
I didn't learn anything this month in science class
false
true
28
This is obtaining information by using the senses
experimentation
observation
being awake for class
29
This is the study of Earth and all the materials that make it.
space science
life science
earth science
30
This is an example of using proper tools as a car mechanic
checking the oil
adjusting the seats on your car
measuring tire pressure with a tire gauge
wiping the oil off his hands