Science Inquiry/Scientific Method

Question 1

A well-stated hypothesis should be:

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testable

Question 2

An educated guess written in an if/then statement

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hypothesis

Question 3

The main purpose of any experiment is to:

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make and test a hypothesis

Question 4

Well written procedures should:

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be specific, contain measurements, and be step-by-step

Question 5

If you purposely change the temperature to test a hypothesis, the temperature is called the...

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independent variable

Question 6

Why do investigators perform calculations and create data tables and graphs?

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analyzing results easier and allow others to use the info

Question 7

The one factor a scientist changes in the experiment

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independent variable

Question 8

Is based on observations and forms the basis for a hypothesis

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research question

Question 9

Which is an example of quantitative data?

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the volume of the block is 20 cm cubed

Question 10

What is the science term used to describe the use of the senses to gather information?

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observations

Question 11

Which scientific instrument is NOT used to measure volume?

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triple beam balance

Question 12

A prediction about the independent variable's effect on the dependent variable

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hypothesis

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an example of qualitative data?

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the mass of the block is 100 grams

Question 14

How does the color of the roof affect the inside temp of a home? What is the D.V.?

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temperature inside the house

Question 15

Process in which scientists answer questions and solve meaningful problems

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scientific method

Question 16

Shows how one variable responds to the change in another variable

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line graph

Question 17

Is used to compare quantities that are not continually changing

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bar graph

Question 18

A summary of what you have learned from a scientific experiment is called...

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a conclusion

Question 19

Which one is an example of a good research question?

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How will the color of the car affect temp inside the car?

Question 20

During an experiment, which factors must be controlled?

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constant variables

Question 21

Which are NOT examples of data?

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theories

Question 22

An organized way to collect and record scientific observations is with a

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data table

Question 23

A graph should be included in what part of the experiment?

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comparing results

Question 24

One of the last steps that should be included at the end of the experiment is...

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making a graph from the data and writing conclusions

Question 25

One useful tool that may help a scientist interpret data by revealing patterns or trends

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graph

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