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Duplicate of Scientific Method
Duplicate of Scientific Method
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The final summary of the data and results is/are called a(n) _____.
Conclusion
Inference
Hypothesis
Experiment
2
The process of testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions is called a(n) _____.
Conclusion
Data/Results
Experiment
Observation
3
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that birds make?
Forming a hypothesis
Drawing conclusions
Interpreting data
Making observations
4
A testable prediction about what is going to happen is called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Observation
Controlled Variable
Problem
5
The variable that is kept the same through the experiment is called a(n) _____.
Dependent Variable
Controlled Variable
Hypothesis
Independent Variable
6
Information or observations collected during an experiment are called _____.
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Data/Results
Problem
7
Does pipe material affect the temperature of flowing water? What is the dependent variable?
Diameter of the pipe
Water temperature
Pipe material
8
The variable that is measured in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Experimental variable
Dependent variable
Controlled variable
Independent variable
9
Making an interpretation from an observation is called a(n) _____.
Inference
Controlled Variable
Experiment
Hypothesis
10
If I put on stronger sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?
Time spent in the sunlight
Strength of sunscreen
Severity of sunburn
11
If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?
Amount of flossing
Number of cavities
Type of floss
12
If I increase my vitamin C intake, then I will have fewer colds. What is a controlled variable?
Amount of times you come in contact with germs
Number of colds
Amount of vitamin C
13
The question that is being tested is called a(n) _____.
Experiment
Problem
Hypothesis
Data/Results
14
Why do scientists publish the results of their experiments?
to make money
so that publishers can print books on science
so that other scientists can learn from what they did
so that other scientists can see that they are working
15
Which is the best scientific question?
Which smart phone is the best?
Which smart phone works very well?
Which smart phone is the worst?
Which smart phone has the most internal memory?
16
Why do scientists collect data during an observation or investigation?
For the science fair
To answer a question about the world
To do math
To make a graph
17
Which of the following would make the results of an experiment more reliable?
Change the hypothesis
Changing the procedure
Repeated/Multiple trials
Multiple variables
18
If I put my batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the control group?
Batteries in the oven getting warm
Batteries on the countertop at room temperature
Batteries in the fridge getting cold
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Why do scientists repeat experiments several times?
to make sure their results are accurate
to use up all their materials
to memorize the procedures
to change the variable each time
