ES: Chapter 2

Question 1

State the problem, observe, hypothesize, experiment, conclusion, retest are the steps to the...

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scientific method

Question 2

A flow chart is described as

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Conceptual model

Question 3

A procedure used to test a hypothesis is referred to as

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experiment

Question 4

A good hypothesis is more than a guess because it

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makes logical sense

Question 5

What is the most likely size predictable for a mussel randomly drawnfrom this population?

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30-35 mm

Question 6

In an Experiment the variable that is MEASURED is the

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Dependent

Question 7

Determine the total size of this statistical population of dwarf wedge mussels

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60

Question 8

Which of the following model types is a three dimensional representation you can touch

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physical

Question 9

Which of the following model type would include an equation representing how a process works?

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mathematical

Question 10

The chance that an event will occur is defined as

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probability

Question 11

How would a scientist categorize a testable explanation for an observation

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hypothesis

Question 12

When studying a system, a conceptual model can help scientists understand

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how the system components affect each other

Question 13

Which model is particularly useful in scientific cases with many variables?

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Mathematical

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a habit of mind of a good scientist?

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intellectual predictability

Question 15

The three final steps of the experimental method in their correct order are

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Drawing conclusions, repeating experiments, & sharing result

Question 16

A logical statement about what will happen is referred to as

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prediction

Question 17

A model of a dinosaur is an example of a _____________ model

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physical

Question 18

_________ is a testable explanation for an observation

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hypothesis

Question 19

What essential characteristic does a good experiment have?

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both a single variable is tested and a control is used

Question 20

What do scientists use to test a prediction when they can NOT use an experiment?

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correlation

Question 21

What type of distribution does this bell-shaped curve depict?

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normal

Question 22

The classification and collection of data that are in the form go numbers is called

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statistics

Question 23

Information gathered in an experiment is referred to as

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data

Question 24

which of the following model types includes maps and charts

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graphical

Question 25

(T/F) A logical statement about what will happen is defined as a hypothesis

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False

Question 26

A testable explanation for an observation is referred to as

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hypothesis

Question 27

The probability of an outcome that is unwanted is defined as

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risk

Question 28

the decision making model

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all of the above

Question 29

what happens when an observation is submitted for peer review?

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results are looked at closely by other scientific experts

Question 30

the chance of an earthquake will occur in your town during the next year is an example of

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risk

Question 31

A principle or standard that an individual considers important is referred to as

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Value

Question 32

before you can make a decision making model, what step must you take?

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all of the above

Question 33

How many mussels are less than 25 mm in length?

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6

Question 34

the group that does NOT receive the experimental treatment in a experiment is the

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Control group

Question 35

The factor of interest in an experiment is called the

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variable

Question 36

Which model is particularly useful in scientific cases with many variables?

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mathematical

Question 37

information gathered by using the sense is referred to as

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observation

Question 38

What attribute of a skeptic would contribute to a good scientific mind?

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continually questioning observations

Question 39

which of the following is an example of a scientists physical model

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a crash test dummy for a car company

Question 40

which step in experimental method are scientists conducting when they photograph birds flying

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observing

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