Scientific Inquiry

Question 1

The difference between the lowest data point and the highest data point

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Range

Question 2

Using your observations and previous knowledge to make a conclusion is called a(n)

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Inference

Question 3

The middle number in a data set

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Median

Question 4

A possible answer or prediction that can be tested is a

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Hypothesis

Question 5

The correct order of the scientific method is

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Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion

Question 6

What must you do before making a hypothesis?

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Question 7

What is the difference between a scientific theory and a law?

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A law is a theory that has been tested many times

Question 8

Which variable responds to the experiment?

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Dependent

Question 9

SI unit for mass

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Grams

Question 10

SI unit of measurement for temperature

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Celsius

Question 11

How close repeated measurements are to each other is called

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Precision

Question 12

Which variable do you as the experiment manipulate?

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Independent

Question 13

SI unit for volume

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Liters

Question 14

Data that can be measured numerically is called

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Quantitative

Question 15

SI unit for length

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Meter

Question 16

The sum of a set of data divided by the number of data points

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Mean

Question 17

Which of these is the first step of the scientific method?

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observation

Question 18

Data that is descriptive is called

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Qualitative

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