Combined: Scientific Method PD FINAL

Question 1

When we gather information with our senses - taste, touch, smell, see, hear - it is called.

Accepted Answer

Making observations

Question 2

Scientific theories do not change once they have been written down.

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False

Question 3

Scientific theories and laws CANNOT be modified

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False

Question 4

A scientific theory explains things that happen in nature.

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True

Question 5

A prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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Hypothesis

Question 6

Scientists share their findings in order to....

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learn from each other

Question 7

Although this is supported by a large amount of data, it CAN be modified if new data disagrees.

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Both

Question 8

What kind of scientific model is based on systems of ideas?

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conceptual model

Question 9

Which of the following can be modified based on new evidence?

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Both

Question 10

True or False? A scientific theory can tell you why something happens.

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True

Question 11

A toy train could be considered a __________ model.

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physical

Question 12

This explains WHAT happens in nature.

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Law

Question 13

Which is NOT an example of causation?

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Stealing money causes you to go to jail

Question 14

A unifying explanation for a broad range of observations, facts, and tested hypotheses...

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theory

Question 15

A ________ is a representation of an object or a system.

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model

Question 16

What part of the scientific method must be testable and falsifiable?

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Hypothesis

Question 17

Which of the following is a physical model...

Accepted Answer

plastic skeleton

Question 18

'Level of education' correlates with which one of the following?

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Income

Question 19

True or False? A scientific theory is well supported by evidence.

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True

Question 20

What kind of model is made of numbers and equations?

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mathematical model

Question 21

What is a problem with models?

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They are not real.

Question 22

Why are models used in science?

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They represent concepts that cannot be studied directly.

Question 23

What would be the most useful type of model to show the structure of a molecule?

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physical

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a type of scientific model?

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fashion model

Question 25

A dinosaur sculpture in a museum would be a...

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physical model

Question 26

Which of the following is an objective observation?

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The kitten's hair is grey.

Question 27

What is the advantage of creating a model of a dinosaur?

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Real dinosaurs can't be studied since they died out

Question 28

True or False? A scientific law can tell you why something happens.

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False

Question 29

Which is an example of causation?

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Skipping Lunch causes hunger

Question 30

Life science has few scientific laws because...

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living organisms are so complex.

Question 31

When people say this, they often mean "hypothesis".

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Theory

Question 32

Years ago, Earth was said to be flat. Which best explains why the model of Earth is now round?

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As more evidence was discovered, the model of Earth changed.

Question 33

A computer-generated model is a _________ model.

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mathematical

Question 34

The kind of model that shows the structure of something...

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physical

Question 35

The kind of model that is made up of numbers and equations...

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mathematical

Question 36

After many experiments, observations, and testing, scientists hope to develop this EXPLANATION.

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theory

Question 37

"Poison Ivy and Rashes" is an example of...

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Causation

Question 38

This explains how and why an event in nature works

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Scientific Theory

Question 39

Which of the following is an objective observation?

Accepted Answer

Pascal is 36 cm long.

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Combined: Scientific Method PD FINAL

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