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Scientific method and measuring
Scientific method and measuring
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The statement: "How many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll?" is a.........
data
problem
hypothesis
theory
2
Observations that use your senses to
describe
things (The slug is slimy).
Quantitative Observations
Inferences
Qualitative Observations
3
A
logical interpretation or
conclusion based on observations is called a(n)......
inference
mistake or error
data
qualitative observation
4
The SI units for labeling the
volume
of something are ...
grams
graduated cylinder
milliliters
degrees celsius
5
Which of the following is
not an observation
about the picture?
There is a book, a kite, and a ball in the picture
The girl painting a bee is wearing an apron
There are 4 apples on the tree
The girl in the tree is going to fall
6
The
standard used to compare
to the experimental or test group (old or normal way)
constants
variable
hypothesis
control
7
Name the
SI units
used with this tool
temperature
volume
liters
degrees Celsius
8
A scientist would like to study
the effect of fertilizer on plant growth
- what is the I.V.?
light
fertilizer
growth
plant
9
The factor of an experiment that changes
because of what YOU are testing
is called the...
Dependent variable
Independent variable
constant
control
10
Organized steps
used to solve a problem in science - includes: PRHEDC.
Procedure
Data
Scientific Method
Experiment
11
The 2nd step of the scientific step in which you look up background information, is called ...
Data
Experiment
Hypothesis
Research
12
The tool used to measure the
mass
of something in
grams
is a ....
ruler
graduated cylinder
balance
thermometer
13
Explanation based on
many
observations and repeated experiments and can change is a ...
conclusion
law
theory
hypothesis
14
An
inference
for the following picture is....
The picture is pretty (an opinion)
The picture has an upside down heart for the nose
The picture of the face has teeth
The picture is a coloring page
15
A good experiment has ......
no variables
2 variables
as many variables as you want
only 1 variable
16
The
ruler
measures the
length
and width of something in ....... (SI units)
centimeters
milliliters
inches
grams
17
The measurement shown by the
meniscus
(curve of liquid) on the graduated cylinder is......
25 ml
21.4 grams
24 ml
20.4 ml
18
The
analysis of data
gathered during a particular experiment is necessary in order to...
form a good hypothesis
Develop the problem or purpose
develop a procedure for the experiment
draw valid conclusions
19
The
factor YOU are testing
or changing in the experiment is called the......
Independent variable
constant
Dependent variable
control
20
The step of the scientific method in which you make a prediction of educated guess is the ....
Research
Experiment
Hypothesis
Problem
21
The steps of the
scientific method
in the correct order.
Problem, Hypothesis, Experiment, Research, Data, Conclusion
Problem, Hypothesis, Research, Experiment, Data, Conclusion
Problem, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Data, Conclusion
