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Duplicate of Duplicate of Scientific Method
Duplicate of Duplicate of Scientific Method
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The variable that is measured in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Independent variable
Experimental variable
Controlled variable
Dependent variable
2
The process of testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions is called a(n) _____.
Experiment
Conclusion
Observation
Data/Results
3
Making an interpretation from an observation is called a(n) _____.
Inference
Experiment
Hypothesis
Controlled Variable
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The variable that is kept the same through the experiment is called a(n) _____.
Constant
Hypothesis
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
5
If I put on stronger sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?
Severity of sunburn
Time spent in the sunlight
Strength of sunscreen
6
Which is the best scientific question?
Which smart phone is the worst?
Which smart phone is the best?
Which smart phone works very well?
Which smart phone has the most internal memory?
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If I increase my vitamin C intake, then I will have fewer colds. What is a constant?
Number of colds
Amount of times you come in contact with germs
Amount of vitamin C
8
Which type of data is this?
The bunny ate 15 carrots today, and 27 carrots yesterday.
Factual
Quantitative
Hypothetical
Qualitative
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Information or observations collected during an experiment are called _____.
Problem
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Data/Results
10
Why do scientists repeat experiments several times?
to make sure their results are accurate
to change the variable each time
to memorize the procedures
to use up all their materials
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Why do scientists publish the results of their experiments?
so that publishers can print books on science
so that other scientists can see that they are working
to make money
so that other scientists can learn from what they did
12
Which of the following would make the results of an experiment more reliable?
Repeated/Multiple trials
Changing the procedure
Multiple variables
Change the hypothesis
13
If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?
Amount of flossing
Type of floss
Number of cavities
14
Does pipe material affect the temperature of flowing water? What is the dependent variable?
Pipe material
Water temperature
Diameter of the pipe
15
An educated guess or statement about what is going to happen is called a(n) _____.
Observation
Controlled Variable
Hypothesis
Problem
16
Which type of data is this?
The bunny acted sick today.
Hypothetical
Factual
Qualitative
Quantitative
