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NSS Unit 1: Scientific Method
NSS Unit 1: Scientific Method
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1
The image is a
Erlenmeyer Flask
Beaker
Test Tube
Edleyer Flask
2
Which of the following is based on evidence and accepted as true?
Theory
Law
Both Theory and Law
3
When comparing the relationship between two variables, you should use a ...
Bar Graph
Pie Chart
Line Graph
4
Which of the following variables go on the x-axis of a graph?
Control
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant
5
What is the control group if a student tested the effect of caffeine on the weight gain?
Individuals that walk more often
Individuals that exercise
Individuals that are given water
Individuals that receive caffeine
6
The plant has bright red petals is
Qualitative Data
Both Qualitative and Quantitative
Quantitative Data
7
A tool used to hold a small amount of liquid, not precise in measuring
Erlenmeyer Flask
Graduated Cylinder
Test Tube
Beaker
8
Given the experiment "The effect of organic food on weight control in mice" what is the DV?
Mice
Organic Food
Regular Food
Weight of Mice
9
What is the independent variable if a student is testing the effect of caffeine on heart rate?
The caffiene
The heart rate
The test subjects
The researcher
10
Identify the I.V.: If I use expensive gas, then my car will produce less exhaust.
type of car
amount of gas
type of gas
amount of exhaust
11
What is the definition of a control?
A type of variable that is measured as a result
A type of variable that cannot change
A factor that is not a variable
A type of variable that the scientist does not change
12
What should you do after you have collected data in an experiment?
Conduct a Test
Make a Graph and Analyze data
Form a conclusion
Identify a Question/Problem
13
The image is a
Test Tube
Beaker
Graduated cylinder
Dropper
14
Identify the control group: Plants given fertilizer grow faster.
Plants in regular soil
Plants given fertilizer
Plants provided more water
Plants provided more sunlight
15
"Can be modified or adjusted" is representative of
A hypothesis
A theory
Both a theory and law
A law
16
Which characteristic below represents quantitative data?
Texture
Color
Measurements on a Ruler
Shape
17
What is missing from the image of the graph?
Nothing
Labels
Labels and a Title
Incorrect variable on the x-axis
18
The image represents a
Test Tube Clamp
Beaker
Ring Stand
Erlenmeyer Flask
19
Which is an example of a theory?
Speed of Light
Boiling Point of Water
Global Warming
Force equals Mass x Acceleration
20
What is the definition of an experimental group?
The test subjects without the D.V.
The test subjects without the I.V.
The test subjects with the I.V.
The test subjects with the D.V.
