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8th Grade Nature/Practice of Science Review
8th Grade Nature/Practice of Science Review
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To use the senses to gather information about what or how something is like
predict
quantitatively observe
infer
qualitatively observe
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In an experiment testing plant height as a result of different soil types, the type of soil is the dependent variable.
True
False
3
Which of the following is a
reasonable
statement regarding the data in the table?
topsoil traveled the furthest distance overall
sand moved 6cm in trial 1
The stream current isn't strong enough to move large rocks
Large amounts of topsoil WILL be moved down stream
4
The variable that is changed by the experimenter to test for different outcomes. (i.e. soil type, amount of water, etc.)
control group
dependent variable
control variable
independent variable
5
The variable that is measured, described by the y-axis, usually an amount or number
independent variable
control variable
control group
dependent variable
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Angelica is conducting an investigation with the following procedures. Which step indicates REPLICATION?
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 1
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Experiment: testing student quiz scores as a result of gum chewing, the quiz score is the dependent variable.
True
False
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Which is a
quantitative
observation about this data?
There were more potatoes in 2011 than any other year
2013 and 2015 had the same number of potatoes.
2010, 2012, and 2016 had the same number of potatoes.
There were 75 potatoes in 2011.
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Which of these is an example of REPLICATION?
A scientist repeats calculations before reporting results
A scientist completes four trials for an experiment
A scientist uses three treatment groups in a study to test different variab
A scientist conducts an experiment using a previously reported method
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To make a REASONABLE statement based on data
qualitatively observe
infer
predict
quantitatively observe
11
Which of the following is a
reasonable inference
, based on the graph?
It snows in December.
The graph represents the average monthly temperatures for Orlando, Florida.
The temperature in January is 60 ºF.
July is the hottest month.
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To use the senses to gather information in numbers or amounts
qualitatively observe
infer
quantitatively observe
predict
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What is the biggest difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?
Laws explain physics, while theories explain only biology
Laws are bad, theories are good
Laws are seen more frequently, while theories are seen less
Laws describe the "what", theories explain "why"
14
Which of the following is an inference that can be made from the graph?
The puppy’s weight is increasing.
The puppy is healthy.
The puppy weighed 2 pounds on day 7.
The puppy will continue to gain weight.
15
The leaf is green in color.
Qualitative Observation
Quantitative Observation
16
Which scientific practice is represented in this table?
Repetition
Replication
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To state what will happen in the FUTURE (what WILL happen)
qualitatively observe
quantitatively observe
predict
infer
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Which of the following is an inference that can be made from the graph?
Jill’s favorite class is science.
Jill’s highest score was in the 12th grade.
Jill received math tutoring in the 12th grade.
Jill’s math scores improve each year.
