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The Scientific Method Review
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The quality of soil affects how tall the flowers grow. What is the DEPENDENT variable?
Flower height
Quality of seeds
Quality of soil
2
For what reason does this safety symbol warn scientists?
Sharp objects
Corrosive (dangerous) chemicals
Glass breakage
Electric shock
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True or False: Wafting is the most appropriate way to test for odors.
True
False
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What is the first step of the scientific method?
Form a Hypothesis
State the Problem
Write Procedures
Research
5
Which SKILL uses the five senses to gather information?
inferring
observing
making models
predicting
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True or False: You can mix things for the "fun of it" as long as you clean up after.
False
True
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Which definition best explains skepticism?
Scientists reporting results truthfully and honestly
Scientists having an attitude of doubt when gathering info
Scientists who are comfortable with accepting new ideas
Coming up with new ways for scientists to solve problems
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The quality of soil affects how tall the flowers grow. What is the INDEPENDENT variable?
Quality of soil
Quality of seeds
Flower height
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If you increase the amount of blood in the water, then more sharks will come. What is the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE?
temperature of water
amount of blood
number of sharks
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The half of the window that used a NEW cleaning spray (instead of water) would be which group?
Control
Experimental
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The green flower has turned yellow.
Quantitative Observation
Qualitative Observation
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In a CONTROLLED experiment, how many variables can I test at one time?
100
1
10
0
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Which factor of the experiment is purposely kept the SAME (untouched)?
procedure
hypothesis
constant
data
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If you increase the amount of blood in the water, then more sharks will come. Which one must be CONSTANT?
amount of blood
temperature of water
number of sharks
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I will study for my science test!
Yes
No
16
Grouping living things into 6 kingdoms based on their similarities uses which SKILL?
inferring
classifying
stating the problem
predicting
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What do we call the specific steps completed during an experiment?
observations
safety symbols
data
procedure
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If you increase the amount of blood in the water, then more sharks will come. What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE?
number of sharks
temperature of water
amount of blood
19
Is the following a SCIENTIFIC question - Does playing music make a person drive BETTER?
Yes - you can use better in a science question!
No - you can't use better in a science question!
20
What would be an appropriate safety rule for this safety symbol?
Wear flammable clothing and use flammable liquids.
Always reach over an open flame.
Tie back long hair and push up sleeves.
Wear long sleeves and loose jewelry.
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In a controlled experiment, could I try out a NEW shampoo AND a NEW conditioner at the same time?
Yes - you can try out two new things at once
No - try the shampoo OR try the conditioner (not both at the same)
22
In a controlled experiment, can I try a NEW fertilizer AND a NEW bug spray in my garden?
No - try the fertilizer OR try the bug spray (not both at the same time)
Yes - have fun trying both at the same time!
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The half of the window that was cleaned with just water would be which group?
Experimental
Control
24
True or False: Keep cords tangled and in your way.
True
False
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The plant has a measured height of 6.5 inches.
Quantitative Observation
Qualitative Observation
