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Duplicate of Scientific Method
Duplicate of Scientific Method
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The variable that is measured in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Experimental variable
Controlled variable
Independent variable
Dependent variable
2
The question that is being tested is called a(n) _____.
Problem
Hypothesis
Data/Results
Experiment
3
The final summary of the data and results is/are called a(n) _____.
Experiment
Inference
Conclusion
Hypothesis
4
Information or observations collected during an experiment are called _____.
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Problem
Data/Results
5
Which is the best scientific question?
Which smart phone is the best?
Which smart phone has the most internal memory?
Which smart phone is the worst?
Which smart phone works very well?
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(True or False): A hypothesis is made before an observation has taken place.
False
True
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An educated guess or statement about what is going to happen is called a(n) _____.
Controlled Variable
Observation
Hypothesis
Problem
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Why do scientists publish the results of their experiments?
to make money
so that publishers can print books on science
so that other scientists can learn from what they did
so that other scientists can see that they are working
9
If I increase my vitamin C intake, then I will have fewer colds. What is a controlled variable?
Number of colds
Amount of vitamin C
Amount of times you come in contact with germs
10
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that birds make?
Drawing conclusions
Making observations
Forming a hypothesis
Interpreting data
11
The process of testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions is called a(n) _____.
Conclusion
Observation
Experiment
Data/Results
12
Making an interpretation from an observation is called a(n) _____.
Controlled Variable
Hypothesis
Experiment
Inference
13
Does pipe material affect the temperature of flowing water? What is the dependent variable?
Water temperature
Pipe material
Diameter of the pipe
14
Which of the following would make the results of an experiment more reliable?
Change the hypothesis
Repeated/Multiple trials
Changing the procedure
Multiple variables
15
If I put my batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the control group?
Batteries in the oven getting warm
Batteries on the countertop at room temperature
Batteries in the fridge getting cold
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Why do scientists repeat experiments several times?
to make sure their results are accurate
to use up all their materials
to change the variable each time
to memorize the procedures
17
If I put on stronger sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?
Severity of sunburn
Strength of sunscreen
Time spent in the sunlight
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Why do scientists collect data during an observation or investigation?
To do math
To make a graph
To answer a question about the world
For the science fair
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If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?
Number of cavities
Amount of flossing
Type of floss
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The variable that is kept the same through the experiment is called a(n) _____.
Independent Variable
Hypothesis
Dependent Variable
Controlled Variable
