Nature of Science (NOS)

Question 1

Which method is NOT used to prevent bias during scientific inquiry?

Accepted Answer

Testing several hypothesis

Question 2

Scientific inquiry often results in the development of ___, such as smart phones.

Accepted Answer

new technology

Question 3

Correctly reading the volume in a graduated cylinder is called the _____.

Accepted Answer

meniscus

Question 4

Which statement defines explanation and description to tell about scientific theories and laws.

Accepted Answer

Sci. Laws are descriptions & theories are explanations.

Question 5

The SI base unit for mass is ____,

Accepted Answer

grams

Question 6

Which question would most likely be studied in the field of physical science?

Accepted Answer

how are force and motion related?

Question 7

A possible explanation that can be tested by the scientific method is a ____.

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Question 8

The statement "Some species of microalgae have a high oil content: is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

observation

Question 9

Which statement correctly describes a scientific law?

Accepted Answer

Describes a pattern / event in nature that is always true.

Question 10

The SI base unit for length is the ____.

Accepted Answer

meter

Question 11

True or False? Scientist make conclusions before they make observations.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Scientists do experiments to test their ____.

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Question 13

Some living things scientists study are____.

Accepted Answer

animals and plants

Question 14

What is the first step in most scientific theory?

Accepted Answer

ask a question

Questions 14