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A review of the scientific method
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1
What are our school colors?
Blue & White
Blue & White
Blue & White
Blue & White
2
Because it is often difficult to gather numerical data, _____ information is collected.
qualitative
ethical
quantative
scientific
3
You state that "If water is added to bread it could accelerate the growth of mold. This is a
conlusion
analysis
experiment
hypothesis
4
The objective on a microscope that will magnify an object 40X is the
high power objective
medium power objective
low power objective
eyepiece
5
A scientist noticed that the number of frogs in ponds in the area was dropping. This was a(n)
control
theory
observation
hypothesis
6
Will I pass the test tomorrow?
I need help
No
Maybe
Yes
7
The part of the microscope that moves the stage is called?
high power objective
coarse adjustment knob
fine adjustment knob
diaphragm (iris)
8
The ability to reproduce results is an important part of any
experiment
theory
hypothesis
law
9
An answer to a question that can be tested is a _____.
theory
a really good answer
hypothesis
Law
10
In Biological terms the amount of light and temperature are examples of
factors necessary for to make energy
factors that affect reproduction
methods of producing food
things living things respond to
11
The steps commonly used by scientists to solve a problem is called.
pure science
scientific method
descriptive research
hypothesis
12
Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable?
the different monkeys used to see which can jump the highest
different states when comparing who has the most snow days
different trees you measure to see which one is the tallest
how many fish get eaten during a full moon
13
Things that can be tested in an experiment are called?
variables
none of the above
measurements
testing thingys
14
Lilly wants to see how much the mass of a plant changes over a 2 months. What unit will she use
kilogram
millimeter
kilometer
milligram
15
Information gathered from observing a plant that grows 3cm over a two-week period results in
hypotheses
variables
inferences
data
16
_____ research is usually based on numerical measurements.
qualitative
quantative
scientific
ethical
17
Looking at plant cells, Jim cracked the glass slide. Why did the slide crack?
Using coarse focus with the high power lens
Using fine focus with the low power lens
Using fine focus with the high power lens
Using coarse focus with the low power lens
18
When carrying a microscope where should you put your hands?
Neck & Base
Arm & Base
Arm & Neck
Arm & Hand
19
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a living thing
growth and development
ability to reproduce
ability to move
response to the environment
20
Jim is testing the effect of blue light on plant growth . Which is the independent variable?
temperature
plant growth
light intensity
light color
21
Once an object is in focus on low power it will remain in focus is called
fine adjustment knob
diaphragm
parfocal
course adjustment knob
22
Which of these is an example of an independent variable.
the different colors of light plants are grown in
how many organisms live in a pond
how quickly a frog can get through a maze
what kind of flower grows best in acidic soil
23
A microscope that has an objective of 10x and an eyepiece of 20x has a total magnification of
300X
30X
200X
2000X
24
Information gathered from observing a plant that grows 3cm over a two-week period results in
inferences
variables
hypothesis
data
25
A microscope that uses electrons instead of light is called?
Electric Microscope
Compound Microscope
Electron Microscope
Fancy
26
The part of the microscope that adjusts the amount of light is called
diaphragm (iris)
rotating nose piece
eyepiece (ocular lense)
objective
27
Parts of an experiment in which the conditions are kept the same is the?
controlled variables
dependent variable
hypothesis
independent variable
28
Scientific hypotheses are most often tested by the process of
analyzing data
inferring
communicating
experimenting
29
A testable explanation for a question or a problem is a(n)?
hypothesis
observation
experiment
theory
30
Which of the following is NOT a method of observing things.
Smell
Touch
ESP
Taste
