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Measurement and the Scientific Method
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An experiment tests which color of shirt keeps you cooler. What is the manipulated variable?
shirt color
time of day
type of fabric
body temperature
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A proposed answer to a question.
Scientific Method
technology
model
hypothesis
3
The SI unit for length.
meter
kilogram
Kelvin
second
4
How many significant figures are in the number 204,000?
2
6
4
3
5
Which of the following measurements is the most precise?
1 m
1.5 m
1.559 m
1.55 m
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A well-tested explanation for a set of observations or results.
hypothesis
Scientific Method
Scientific Law
Scientific Theory
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Which type of graph shows how a part of something relates to the whole?
Line graph
Circle Graph
Bar Graph
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Line graphs are used for
comparing variables.
showing how a part relates to the whole.
showing changes.
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If your conclusion does not support your hypothesis,
Revise your hypothesis.
start investigating a different topic.
Change your data.
Throw out results.
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Does the graph show a direct proportion or an inverse proportion?
Direct
Inverse
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A statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature.
Model
Scientific Theory
Hypothesis
Scientific Law
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The closeness of a measurement to the actual value of what is being measured.
accuracy
theory
precision
hypothesis
13
Which of the following is NOT an area of study in physical science?
biology
chemistry
physics
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Scientific theories
are never proven.
become scientific laws.
become hypotheses.
summarize patterns found in nature.
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A representation of an object or event.
model
Scientific Method
technology
hypothesis
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The SI unit for mass.
second
meter
Kelvin
kilogram
17
Which of the following is NOT a branch of natural science?
computer science
life science
physical science
earth and space science
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And what temperature (in Celsius) does water boil?
212 0C
0 0C
100 0C
32 0C
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What is the slope of the line?
1
-1
1/2
2
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The use of knowledge to solve practical problems.
technology
hypothesis
model
Scientific Method
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What is the
manipulated
variable on the graph shown?
Number of Pushups
Days of the Week
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How many significant figures: 0.002040
4
3
7
2
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And what temperature (in Celsius) does water freeze?
100 0C
212 0C
32 0C
0 0C
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The SI unit for temperature.
second
kilogram
Kelvin
meter