Ch. 1: Biology Basics

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a step in the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

forming a theory

Question 2

A guess or explanation about something you observe is called...

Accepted Answer

a hypothesis

Question 3

A well-supported argument that has been tested many times with the same results is called...

Accepted Answer

a theory

Question 4

The variable that gives you data in an experiment is called...

Accepted Answer

dependent variable

Question 5

The variable that the scientist controls in an experiment is called...

Accepted Answer

independent variable

Question 6

Variables that stay the same throughout each part of the experiment are called...

Accepted Answer

constants

Question 7

An group that is neutral and used to compare data to so we can look for possible errors

Accepted Answer

control group

Question 8

We test our hypothesis with...

Accepted Answer

an experiment

Question 9

What is the first step of the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

make an observation

Question 10

Our data supports our hypothesis, so we accept it. Should we test it again?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we should make sure.

Questions 10