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Scientific Method & Metric Conversion
Scientific Method & Metric Conversion
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What are three common kinds of scientific models?
Biological, chemical, mathematical
Physical, psychological, conceptual
Physical, mathematical, conceptual
Mathematical, chemical, physical
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During an experiment, this item is changed.
Independent Variable
Controlled Variable
Dependent Variable
Data
3
Inference or Observation
- In class, Mary prefers to use a mechanical pencil.
Observation
Inference
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Ways in which scientists answer questions and solve problems
Conclusions
Scientific Methods
Hypothesis'
Variables
5
5100g = _______mg
5.1
51,000
5,100,000
510
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The Responding Variable is the same as the ________.
Independent Variable
Controlled Variable
Data
Dependent Variable
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During an experiment, this is not changed.
Constant
Independent Variable
Data
Dependent Variable
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Two liters equals how many milliliters?
2,000
200
0.2
2
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What must you find out after conducting an experiment and collecting data?
If the answers are correct
If the answers can be corrected
If the results support the hypothesis
If the results can be changed
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Inference or Observation
- It rained today.
Inference
Observation
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Inference or Observation
The water fountain can refill my water bottle in less than 10 seconds
Inference
Observation
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After an experiment, scientists write a ________ which summarizes their experimental results.
Law
Theory
Conclusion
Hypothesis
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What type of scientific model would be used to represent a molecule?
Conceptual
Physical
Chemical
Mathematical
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The Manipulated Variable is the same as the __________.
Independent Variable
Controlled Variable
Data
Dependent Variable
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Which of the following could you test using the scientific method?
How sunlight affects plant growth
The age of your lab partner
The prettiest color
The number of dimes in a dollar
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Inference or Observation
- Your friend likes the color blue.
Observation
Inference
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True or False - You can use your five senses to determine a scientific law.
True
False
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What is a theory or explanation that is based on observations that can be tested?
A scientific law
A hypothesis
An observation
A conclusion
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Physical science is mainly about ______
The relationship between light and energy
The relationship between matter and light
The relationship between molecules and matter
The relationship between matter and energy
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1.2cm = ______mm
1,200
0.12
120
12
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5100mg = _______g
51
510
0,51
5.1
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A hypothesis is _______.
Communicates your results
Any piece of information acquired through experimentation
A possible explanation or answer to a question
Has only one variable
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During an experiment, this item is measured.
Independent Variable
Data
Dependent Variable
Controlled Variable
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What is the process of obtaining information through the senses?
Measurement
Observation
Efficiency
Physical science
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What type of scientific model is used to predict rainfall amounts?
Chemical
Conceptual
Physical
Mathematical
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Organizing data into a graph is an example of ______
Collecting data
Analyzing data
Asking a question
Forming a hypothesis
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This candle smells like vanilla is a(n) ________
Hypothesis
Observation
Law
Prediction
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The two main branches of physical science are ________
Geology and Chemistry
Chemistry and Biology
Chemistry and Physics
Biology and Physics
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Which is an example of a conceptual model?
A pinewood derby car
The Big Bang
Weather Prediction
A model airplane
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What is a scientific law?
An explanation of hypothesis, results, and observations
The final answer to a scientific question
A scientific statement of how something works, not why
An explanation of many experimental results and observations
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What is matter?
Light energy
The ability to do work
Microwaves
Something that has volume and mass
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During an experiment this is compared against to see if the Independent Variable has any affect
Independent Variable
Controlled Variable
Data
Dependent Variable
