Form a new hypothesis and plan a new experiment.

What is the purpose of repeating trials after reaching a conclusion in an investigation?

to repeat experiments and verify results

article in a professional medical journal by a scientist

Scientific theories are based on...........

Large amounts of data collected over time

Which statement best summarizes the development of the atomic theory over time?

New evidence resulted in changes to the atomic theory.

explains a natural event occuring under certain conditions

Determine why they are laying them earlier

Which one most accurately compares the difference between a Scientific Theory and a Law?

Theories explain why natural events occur, Laws explain what

test variables, data, and controlled conditions

As a result of the new weather data, what will happen to a weather map?

The map will change to reflect the new data

nonnative plant reproduces rapidly when put in new envirnmnt

Is a cops theory about a crime the same as a Scientific Theory?

No: a cop's theory isn't the same as a Scientific Theory.

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Science Bootcamp - Nature of Science #1 & 2

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Nature of science, FCAT Science, 8th grade

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1
Answer
Change the procedure to obtain the desired outcome.
Do the experiment until the results support the hypothesis.
Change the data to fit the hypothesis.
Form a new hypothesis and plan a new experiment.
2
Answer
IV=Breathing, DV= Flame Temp
IV= Flame Temp, DV=Breathing
IV= Flame Temp, DV= Flowers
IV=Flowers, DV=Flame Temp
3
True or False: I would reccommend Science Bootcamp to next years group of 8th graders.
True
False
4
What is the purpose of repeating trials after reaching a conclusion in an investigation?
to revise each step of their research procedure
to conduct experiments with more variables
to develop a new theory
to repeat experiments and verify results
5
Answer
story in a magazine by a restaurant critic
story on the Internet by a food manufacturer
article in a professional medical journal by a scientist
ad in the health section of a local newspaper
6
Scientific theories are based on...........
Large amounts of data collected over time
Mathematical principles that can be proven true
A single observation of a natural event
Observations of nature under certain conditions
7
Which statement best summarizes the development of the atomic theory over time?
creating new atomic models proved the atomic theory
New evidence resulted in changes to the atomic theory.
The changes mean the atomic theory was based on opinion.
It was modified with the discovery of every new element
8
Answer
explains a natural event occuring under certain conditions
It only happens in outer space
It only happens on Earth
Its a large collection of data
9
Answer
Assume that water temperature must affect it
Conclude that tree height affects frogs
Choose a different species of frog
Determine why they are laying them earlier
10
Which one most accurately compares the difference between a Scientific Theory and a Law?
Theories involve math, Laws are based on observations
Theories are only Biology, Laws are all types of science
Laws are based on evidence while Theories are not
Theories explain why natural events occur, Laws explain what
11
Answer
test variables, data, and uncontrolled conditions
hypothesis, models, and calculations
test variables, data, and controlled conditions
Data, conclusions, and unregulated environments
12
Answer
Plant Species
Middle school student
Growth rates
Different light colors
13
Which of the following actions could a scientist take to make their experiment higher quality?
Have another scientist replicate the experiment
All of the Above
Ensure controlled conditions are maintained
Repeat the experiment multiple times
14
As a result of the new weather data, what will happen to a weather map?
The map will remain unchanged
The map will show new weather patterns in Europe
The map will change to reflect the new data
The map will predict all characteristics ofa weather pattern
15
How does this new evidence affect her original idea?
Believe what is in books
Ask other people & agree with majority
Change her original assumption
Stick to her 1st idea
16
Answer
Newly discovered element added to the periodic table
Endangered monkey goes 2 a reserve 2 protect from extinction
nonnative plant reproduces rapidly when put in new envirnmnt
Scientific name assigned to a recently discovered plant
17
Is a cops theory about a crime the same as a Scientific Theory?
No: a cop's theory isn't the same as a Scientific Theory.
Yes: a theory is a theory is a theory

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