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A #biology quiz to review the steps of the scientific method
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The experimental data would be more valid if which of the following variables was included?
Only 1 plant was tested
A 5th fertilizer was tested
A control without fertilizer was included for each plant
The plants were grown at variable temperatures.
2
The factor that does not change in an experiment
Constant
Independent Variable
Control
Dependent Variable
3
The effect of temperature on bacterial growth, what is the IV?
Temperature
Bacterial Growth
4
The effect of humidity on flowering, what is the IV?
Flowering
Humidity
5
An inference is
a way to avoid bias
a logical interpretation of an observation
a statement involving numbers
the same as an observation
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An inference is
a logical interpretation of an observation
a statement involving numbers
the same as an observation
a way to avoid bias
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Which of the following hypotheses is written correctly?
Frozen tennis balls will not bounce as high
None
I freeze a tennis ball, then it will not bounce as high
If I heat up a tennis ball it will bounce high
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Which variable appears to control leaf production in these plants?
Temperature
Water
Number of daylight hours
Relative Humidity
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Which is a testable explanation?
Hypothesis
Dependent Variable
Control
Independent Variable
10
A tissue is composed of a group of
organ systems
similar cells
related organelles
related organs
11
The statement 'the butterfly has yellow and black wings' is a(n)-
Qualitative Statement
A Hypothesis
Conclusion
Quantitative Statement
12
Which question cannot be answered scientifically because the quantity cannot be measured?
How heavy is a mature female elephant?
How fast can a tiger swallowtail butterfly fly?
How much food does a water buffalo consume in one day?
How happy is a chimpanzee when it finds its favorite food?
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The statement 'the worm is 2cm long' is a(n)
Conclusion
Quantitative Statement
Qualitative Statement
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The effect of humidity on flowering, what is the DV?
Number of flowers on each plant
Humidity
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In an experiment, the group not exposed to the independent variable; used for comparison
Experimental Variable
Constant
Dependent Variable
Control
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If a student needs to do research for a project, which of these sources is the most reliable?
A textbook
A national newspaper
A tabloid
A scholarly journal
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What is the dependent variable?
Rate of Enzyme Action
Type of Enzyme
pH
Amount of Enzyme
18
If a cell of an organism contains a nucleus, the organism is a(n)
eukaryote
animal
prokaryote
plant
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Smallest unit of life
organism
atom
cell
organelle
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To be useful in science, a hypothesis must be
observable
measurable
testable
correct
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The variable that is changed is the-
Independent Variable
Control
Dependent Variable
Constant
22
The process in which two cells from different parents produce a new organism
development
homeostasis
sexual reproduction
asexual reproduction
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Put the steps of the scientific method in order
2, 6, 4, 5, 1, 3
2, 5, 4, 6, 1, 3
2, 4, 6, 5, 1, 3
2, 4, 5, 6, 1, 3
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The study of life
Biology
Zoology
Ecology
Astrology
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The variable that is measured is the -
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant
Control
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This stores energy in living things
H2O
ATP
CO2
DNA
27
Which best describes a scientific theory?
a description of a relationship between objects
a set of moral values or principles
an explanation supported by many experiments over time
a possible explanation of an event
28
Which is true about scientific inquiry?
it is resistant to change and not open to criticism
It poses questions about astrology
It can be done by only one person
it is testable
29
Which of these would be the best resource to research the symptoms and treatment of diabetes?
Daily News
Journal of Zoology
Biology Textbook
New England Journal of Medicine
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To be useful, a hypothesis must be
correct
measurable
testable
observable
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A student’s experiment showed that earthworms move away from light. This statement is a -
Inference
Conclusion
Observation
Hypothesis
32
The effect of temperature on bacterial growth, what is the DV?
Bacterial Growth
Temperature
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Maintaining constant internal conditions
Growth and development
Adapting to your environment
Homeostasis
Response to stimuli
34
Which of the statements about the image in NOT an observation?
The insect is orange, white, and black
The insect has 4 legs
The insect has a pattern on its back
The insect's pattern shows it poisonous
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What is the independent variable?
Time
% of Vitamin Supplement
Average Weight Gain
Type of Turkey
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Which sentence best states the importance of using control groups?
Control groups reduce statistical variability .
They eliminate the need for large sample sizes.
They simplify calculations.
They allow comparison between experimental groups
