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Raven MS LS: Scientific Method and Nature of Science Review
Raven MS LS: Scientific Method and Nature of Science Review
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Unit 1 LS review #scientificmethod
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All good graphs should have its x and y axis labeled, AND should have a ...
title
line plot
multiple bars
range
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At this step in the scientific method, it is good to account for any errors.
analyze data
prediction
background research
conclusion
3
Using your 5 senses to describe something in detail is called ...
making a prediction
making a hypothesis
making an observation
making an inference
4
When you conduct background research on cars, it's ok to use an article from 1967 on motors.
True
False
5
In my procedures, I list that I need to fill a glass with water. What detail did I leave out?
how to turn the faucet on
how much water
the brand of the water
none of the above
6
One requirement for an experiments is that the problem must be _______________
reliable
difficult
consistent
testable
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Steps in my procedure should be specific enough that anyone can _______________ my experiment.
dulplicate
preview
critique
review
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Another word for an educated guess is ...
investigation
theory
prediction
hypothesis
9
The "problem" in the scientific method can be made into a
general idea
general question
specific question
specific idea
10
A series of steps that scientists follow to carry out quality experiments ...
scientific procedures
scientific theory
scientific law
scientific method
11
An example of a type of graph is ...
line graph
all of the above
pie graph
bar graph
12
If I am working with chemicals, safety goggles need to be included on my ...
data table
supply guide
materials list
shopping list
13
Once data is collected, creating this will help you analyze what the information means.
table
model
diagram
graph
14
Your notebook is a great scientific tool because it allows you too ...
learn about book genres
glue stuff
record and reflect
make pretty foldables
15
What is a scientific law?
an idea that might make a great invention
a law that describes the behavior of something in nature
a traffic rule or regulation
a set of steps used to explore a topic
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The independent variable in an experiment is the variable that ...
you leave alone
stays constant
you observe and record
"I" change or manipulate
17
A scientist that studies fossils is a ...
geologist
anthropologist
dinologist
paleontologist
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Scientific inquiry must be repeated many times in order to get accurate and reliable results.
False
True
19
When collecting data, it is best to organize it in a ...
chair
paragraph
table
file
20
What must a
scientist do before she draws conclusions?
publish an article
share the results with other scientists
analyze the data collected
publish on the www
21
There is no need to put a title on a graph. People can just tell from the data.
True
False
22
I'm not sure whether to wear a jacket or not today. I should check with a ...
astrologist
meteorologist
seismologist
predictologist
23
What are the controlled variables in an experiment?
the thing we measure
what changes in an experiment
a switch that turns on and off
all the things we keep the same
24
A boy is on the ground, his bike is in the grass. His knee is bleeding. I can ___ that he fell.
hypothesize
predict
infer
laugh
25
According to the weekly plans, this is a unit we will study this year ...
simple machines
cells
plate tectonics
rocks and minerals
26
What's that annoying bird making all that noise? I should ask a ...
physist
herpetologist
ornithologist
paleontologist
27
A log book is like a scientific journal that records the journey through a scientific inquiry.
False
True
28
A ___________ is a representation of an object that allows scientists to study it more closely.
diagram
diorama
model
graph
29
A well-created graph has its x and y axis labeled and a descriptive title.
False
True
30
A hypothesis should be written in the ...
compare/contrast format
this/that format
before/after format
if/then/because format
31
Quantitative data is data that can be ...
is measurable and has some sort of numeric value
quality data that helps proves your hypothesis
described with adjectives such as sweet and sour
measured using a meter stick
32
Question/Problem, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion <---- what step is missing?
both of the first 2 choices
delete data
analyze data
collect data
33
Entries into a data log can be done sporadically.
True
False
34
Sedimentary rocks are so cool! When I grow up, I want to be a ...
biologist
geographer
mineralologist
geologist
35
Experiments must be repeated many times in order to get accurate and reliable results.
True
False
36
A conclusion allows you to revisit your problem and hypothesis and reflect on your results.
True
False
37
There's a giant 6-legged creature on my windshield! Who could help me identify it?
marine biologist
entomologist
meteorologist
creaturologist
38
What is the name of the axis that the arrow is pointing to in the picture?
Y
A
Z
X
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Life science is the study of...
biochemist
geologist
all living things
photosynthesist
