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The Scientific Method
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A review of the steps in the scientific method
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The factor that is deliberately changed in an experiment
independent variable
variable
all of the above
dependent variable
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THe more trials a scientist uses, the more relaible the data is.
False
True
3
Any factor that can change in a scientific investigation
investigator
conclusion
variable
control
4
An idea or explanation that can be tested and leads to scientific investigation is called
a hypothesis
data
a theory
conclusion
5
There are many different types of scientists in the world, including
chemists and biologists
all of the above and many more!
doctors and nurses
zoologists and veterinarians
6
What is observation?
Making an educated guess
Recording data
Getting information by using the senses
Gathering data
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Only adults can really follow the scientific method accurately.
false
true
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What is an organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions?
a hypothesis
an experiment
a variable
the scientific method
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Scientists observing with their senses and/or scientific tools is called_________.
variables
data
miscoscope
careful observation
10
How many variables should be changed in a controlled scientific experiment?
2
3
As many as you want.
1
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The ___________________ changes as a result of changes to the independent variable.
data
hypothesis
dependent variable
variable
12
Information and measurements gathered by experimentation
data
charts
graphs
conclusions
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An example of an independent variable would be
all of the above
GIving your opinion on a scientific topic.
changing the substance added to beakers of water
changing the amount of heat added to beakers of water
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Scientists _____________________ their findings with the community after they research or experiment.
hide
all of the above
charge money for
share
15
Every experiment should have a control.
False
True
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After data is collected it must be ___________________ by the experimenter.
counted
analyzed
redone
interpreted
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Data collected in an experiment must be properly organized in forms such as
spreadsheets
all of the above
tables
graphs and charts
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After a scientist analyzes and interprets the data he/she ______________________.
all of the above
defend their conclusions if needed
publishes the results of the investigation
draws conclusions
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A hypothesis
is not part of the scientific method
must be tested
can be very vague
is a possible explanation to a question
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A scientific problem must be
able to be investigated
precisely stated
well-defined
all of the above
