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When analyzing results, scientists sometimes arrange data in a
variable
hypothesis
speech
graph.
2
Which country has won the most Nobel prizes for science?
Germany
UK
France
USA
3
The variable responding to the changed variable in an experiment is called what?
The confounding variable
The dependent variable
The variable of unpredictability
The independent variable
4
The participants who do not receive the experimental condition.
Experimental Group
Sample Group
Control Group
Placebo Group
5
If a hypothesis in a scientific investigation is not supported,
the hypothesis was entirely correct
retest and/or rethink hypothesis and experiment
the experiment is a success.
the experiments were a waste
6
pieces of information acquired through observation or experimentation are called...
data
particles
observations
units
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Why do scientists repeat their experiments?
to get rid of data they collected earlier
to make sure the information they have gathered is reliable
to make sure they did it right the first time
to use up all of their materials
8
To be useful in science, a hypothesis must be
measurable
observable
correct
testable
9
Scientific theories do not change once they have been written down.
True
False
10
variable changed on purpose by the scientist.
manipulated variable
control
independent variable
dependent variable
11
Which is not an inference
The runner will lose the race
The runner will slip
His knees are bent
The race is about to start
12
A skeptical attitude in science
prevents scientists from accepting new ideas
means a new idea needs to be backed by evidence
is unimportant
makes the acceptance of new ideas more likely
13
What is usually the first step of a scientific investigation?
asking a question
conducting an experiment
making a prediction
drawing a conclusion
14
Which of these is a qualitative observation?
The sky is 50% covered in clouds.
The sky is cloudy.
The leaves are turning colors.
It is 55°F today.
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Scientific theories are based on...........
Observations of nature under certain conditions
Mathematical principles that can be proven true
Large amounts of data collected over time
A single observation of a natural event
16
What is the process of testing only one variable at a time?
observation
hypothesis
controlled experiment
analyzing data
17
What are ways in which scientists answer questions and solve problems?
data
hypothesis
controlled experiments
scientific methods
18
What is a placebo?
A specific type of experiment in which a control group is used.
A ' fake treatment' that is similar looking to the actual treatment(s).
A specialized type of drug designed to enhance cooperation.
The practice of having more than two treatment groups.
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A final statement of what has been learned. Should include facts for support.
variable
conclusion
question
prediction
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Scientific theories should be accepted without question because they are the results of thorough investigation.
False - should not be
False - Scientific models
False - thorough experiments
True
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a possible explanation or answer to a question is called
prediction
data
hypothesis
a conclusion
