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Testing a hypothesis by gathering data under controlled conditions is called
asking a question
observing
experimenting
hypothesis
2
Which of the following is not a basic unit of the Metric system?
gram
liter
inch
meter
3
Which of the following is NOT considered a safety procedure?
If in doubt about the activity, trust your instincts
Follow the textbook directions exactly
Follow your teacher's instructions
Read all the steps in your activity before doing it
4
The technique of using a small part to represent an entire population is called
sampling
condensing data
disbursing
selective manipulation
5
Determining whether data are reliable or whether it supports a hypothesis occurs when
observing
analyzing data
forming a hypothesis
experimenting
6
The dependent variable in an experiment is
what is being manipulated
also called a "constant"
the one thing being changed
what is being measured
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All of the following are examples of quantitative data EXCEPT
measuring the height of a sunflower
counting the number of paper clips picked up
observing the change in color of a gummi bear
measuring how high a ball bounces
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Conclusions are made based on
opinions
data and facts
observations
the scientist's mood
9
The control group and the experimental group is the same except for
the dependent variable
2 or more factors
how they are measured
one factor
10
Information gathered from observing a plant that grows 3cm over 2 weeks results in:
inferences
hypotheses
variables
data
