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Scientific Investigation
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A #science #quiz to #review the #scientificmethod
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To figure the meaning of observations.
interpret
decide
conclude
control
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What is Ivan investigating?
How does the height affect the speed of a falling object
What causes an object to accelerate?
How does mass affect the speed of a falling object?
How does mass affect the force exerted by an object?
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Information collected during an experiment is known as...
numbers
data
words
control
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The dependent variable is the variable that...
the variable that is changed on purpose
is kept the same throughout the investigation
changes by itself because of the independent variable
is used to compare with the results
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A part or factor of an investigation is known as a(n)
variable
control
constant
trial
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Parts of the experiment that must remain the same throughout an investigation are called...
data
constant variables
dependent variables
variables
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_____ information
record
gather
test
analyze
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This refers to the absence of the independent variable; used to compare results
constant
variable
dependent variable
control
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One time or round of testing in an investigation is known as...
a dependent variable
a conclusion
an experiment
a trial
10
To ___ means to figure the meaning of observations or pieces of data collected
hypothesize
conclude
interpret
guess
11
A student ran his experiment 3 times. Which characteristic of a good investigation is he using?
peer review
controlled variables
multiple trials
large sample size
12
What is the correct mass shown in the image below.
480.5 g
481.5
273.4 g
380.5
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Form a ____
conclusion
problem
inference
hypothesis
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Tests conducted in a scientific investigation should be____
only done on the weekend
conducted (or happen) only once
conducted with different independent variables
repeatable
15
Draw a ____
lamb
inference
conclusion
procedure
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The procedures used to solve problems and answer questions are known as...
experiment
procedure
scientific method
data
17
This representation of the solar system is an example of...
a simulation
a model
scientific method
a diagram
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Why do scientists use the scientific method?
Solving a problem requires organization
Because it's used around the world
Solving a problem requires steps
Because it's easier
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A ____ is a prediction of what is going to happen at the conclusion of the investigation
interpretation
hypothesis
conclusion
observation
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When you collect information using the five senses you are making...
inferences
conclusions
hypotheses
observations
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State the _____
conclusion
problem
data
hypothesis
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_______ the data
gather
analyze
conclude
test
