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Scientific Method
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A statement made in an if/then format is called a
variable
hypothesis/prediction
question
conclusion
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A scientist who applies technology to the solution of problems relating to living things is a
bioengineer
zoologist
biologist
cartographer
3
In a controlled experiment, the thing that changes because of the independent variable is the
dependent variable
control group
independent variable
4
Which of the following is an example of assistive bioengineering
crutches
heart transplant
lasik eye surgery
hip replacement
5
One purpose of a model is to
Prove theories
Represent things that are too small to see
Take real, accurate measurements
Explain ideas you already know about
6
What is the advantage of the International System of Units (SI)
It's easy to change from one unit to another
it is based on the foot and the pound
It is never used by scientists
America developed it a long time ago
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In a controlled experiment, the piece that the experimenter is being tested is called the
control group
independent variable
dependent variable
8
An explanation for a range of hypotheses and observations supported by testing is called a
Hypothesis
Scientific law
Mathematical model
Theory
9
The first step of the engineering design process is
making a prototype
improving the design
experimentation
identifying and researching a need
10
Making measurements with tools such as thermometers is a kind of
conclusion
observation
prediction
hypothesis
11
In a controlled experiment, the group that is being used for comparison is the
control group
dependent variable
independent variable
12
Something that helps you complete a task is called a(n)
observation
measurement
model
tool
13
True or False: the prefix "bio" means "living"
False
True
14
A method of obtaining information by using the senses is called
questioning
hypothesis
observation
experimentation
15
What is the purpose of using scientific methods?
to do cool experiments
to answer questions
to follow steps in order
to make careful observations
16
This measures volume
graduated cylinder
thermometer
stopwatch
balance
17
Pieces of information acquired through observation or experimentation is called
observation
data
hypothesis
research
18
The amount of matter that makes up an object is called
volume
area
mass
length
19
If a theory correctly predicts the results of many different experiments, it could become a
variable
model
hypothesis
law
20
This measures mass
thermometer
balance
spring scale
stopwatch
21
What is the basic SI for length?
gram
foot
liter
meter
