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1The Scientific Method
1The Scientific Method
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conclusions must always be supported by...
your auntie
opinions
data
the target audience of the research
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Can science be done poorly?
yes
no
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What should you do if your hypothesis is proven incorrect?
cry
throw out your research, it was a waste of time
change your data to make it fit your hypothesis
reevaluate your hypothesis and try again
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a possible answer to your question is known as...
an experiment
a query
a conclusion
a hypothesis
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the act of gathering information, results in data
compiling research
reading the president's tweets
making observations
conducting an experiment
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What is best to do if your hypothesis proves correct?
gloat over the people who got it wrong
share experimental procedures and results so others can check your work
cheer and dance
do your experiment again to make sure
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What is an experimental control used for?
a judgement based on the data collected
a way to test your hypothesis
as a reaction simulator
as a baseline comparison
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Which best defines 'the scientific method'?
the act of gathering information
a process for learning
systematic approach to problem solving
graphing data
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What word do we use for a scientific prediction?
control
hypothesis
conclusion
predication
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When we gather information using our five senses we are...
neglecting the use of data
not acting safely
treating science poorly
making observations
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Why might scientists share their findings with others in journal publications or seminars?
to ensure other scientists fail
to learn from each other
to complete with one another
to keep their work secret
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Which describes APPLIED research?
research that seeks to solve a problem
research that seeks to add to the body of knowledge
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in an experiment, the variable that changes as a result of another (what is measured or found out)
constant
dependent variable
independent variable
control
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Do you have to complete every step in the scientific method every time you do an experiment?
no, sometimes you can skip steps if they are boring
yes, if you want it to have valid results
yes, otherwise your work will be unfinished
no, sometimes some parts just aren't necessary
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in an experiment, the variable that the scientist manipulates
dependent variable
constant
control
independent variable
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define conclusion
a judgement based on data
a judgement based on opinion
your opinion of the researchers methods
what you think the answer should be
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What is the first step in the scientific method?
notice something that makes you wonder
share your results with the world
do research about the topic
gather data
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An example of quantitative data is
the product had a mass of 25 grams
the reaction produced heat
the chemicals were mixed and a white precipitate formed
the flask contained 250 mL of solution
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Which describes PURE research?
research which seeks to solve a particular problem in society
research done out of curiosity, to add to the body of human knowledge
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An example of qualitative data is...
the chemicals were mixed and the pH was 7
the reaction tube feels warm to the touch
the reaction tube temperature was 82oC
the reaction smelled really strongly
