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1
The variable that is measured in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Controlled variable
Experimental variable
Dependent variable
Independent variable
2
Why do scientists repeat experiments several times?
to make sure their results are accurate
to change the variable each time
to use up all their materials
to memorize the procedures
3
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that birds make?
Making observations
Forming a hypothesis
Interpreting data
Drawing conclusions
4
(True or False): A hypothesis is made before an observation has taken place.
True
False
5
Does pipe material affect the temperature of flowing water? What is the dependent variable?
Pipe material
Diameter of the pipe
Water temperature
6
If I put my batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the control group?
Batteries in the oven getting warm
Batteries in the fridge getting cold
Batteries on the countertop at room temperature
7
Making an interpretation from an observation is called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Controlled Variable
Inference
Experiment
8
The process of testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions is called a(n) _____.
Data/Results
Conclusion
Observation
Experiment
9
Information or observations collected during an experiment are called _____.
Problem
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Data/Results
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
An educated guess or statement about what is going to happen is called a(n) _____.
Observation
Hypothesis
Controlled Variable
Problem
12
If I increase my vitamin C intake, then I will have fewer colds. What is a controlled variable?
Number of colds
Amount of times you come in contact with germs
Amount of vitamin C
13
The final summary of the data and results is/are called a(n) _____.
Inference
Conclusion
Experiment
Hypothesis
14
Which is the best scientific question?
Which smart phone has the most internal memory?
Which smart phone is the worst?
Which smart phone is the best?
Which smart phone works very well?
15
The variable that is kept the same through the experiment is called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Controlled Variable
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
16
Why do scientists collect data during an observation or investigation?
To answer a question about the world
To do math
For the science fair
To make a graph
17
Which of the following would make the results of an experiment more reliable?
Changing the procedure
Change the hypothesis
Multiple variables
Repeated/Multiple trials
18
The question that is being tested is called a(n) _____.
Problem
Experiment
Data/Results
Hypothesis
19
Why do scientists publish the results of their experiments?
so that other scientists can learn from what they did
so that other scientists can see that they are working
so that publishers can print books on science
to make money
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If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?
Number of cavities
Type of floss
Amount of flossing
