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A variable can be controlled when:
When you make constant changes to the groups.
You compare a normal group to a group you are testing on.
When none of your test groups are the same.
When all your test groups are exactly the same.
2
When we gather information using the 5 senses this is called....
making observations
performing experiments
stating a hypothesis
forming conclusions
3
What is the difference between the number of people who like cats and those who like goldfish?
8
5
2
4
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In science, people share their findings to....
learn from each other
compete with each other
make sure they are in the news
so they don't have to repeat it
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How do experiments help with learning?
It helps with learning only if a brand new discovery is made
They help people become famous which is a goal in learning
Experiments answer questions about the world & how it works
It only helps if the hypothesis is right from the start
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Which of the following is always an important part of an experiment?
knowing ahead of time the result and making sure it happens
making detailed drawings of things observed
making sure to know and follow procedure steps
identifying and controlling variables
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A control group is used
as data
as a conclusion
for multiple trials
to compare to a variable group to see any differences
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Scientific evidence is:
supported by popular views
data that supports your findings
how people feel about things
what people like
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Which step is also known as a prediction or allows you to say what you think will happen?
forming a question or problem
drawing conclusions
organizing data
writing a hypothesis
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A controlled experiment...
only tests one variable at a time to find a solution/answer
Usually only includes one trial with only a few results
tests multiple variables to be sure everything is solved
doesn't add variables to the tests but keeps it all the same
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Interpretting data: In the graph below what is the 2nd most popular sport in the school
basketball
other
softball
soccer
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Only scientists: make observations, perform experiments, record data and make discoveries.
true
false
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When you write down or record results from your experiment it is called
recording observations and data
a conclusion statement
a hypothesis
a procedure set
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What would happen if people working in science didn't publish their findings in journals?
Other scientists would not benefit or build upon the work
They would never be famous
People could steal their work
They might discover a cure that others would be able to use
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Often, the first step to take when doing science is
create a conclusion
create a hypothesis
gather evidence
create a testable question
