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Scientific Method
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1
All the things in an experiment that must be the same to make it fair are called ______.
constants
dependent variables
controlled experiments
independent variables
2
How many independent variables can you have in an experiment?
more than 2, but less than 5
as many as you want
no more than 2
only 1
3
A series of steps used to plan and conduct an experiment is called a ________.
hypothesis
procedure
special plan
initial observation
4
In an experiment, which variable is measured?
dependent variable
independent variable
nothing is measured, you "wing it"
both are measured at the same time
5
Identify the independent variable.....Which type of bat hits a ball the farthest?
size of the batter
type of bat
distance the ball travels
color of the bat
6
A hypothesis is most closely related to which of the following?
A law
A wild guess
An educated guess
A theory
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The mass of a large dog would best be measured in _________.
Kilograms
Kiloliters
Liters
meters
8
What would be the best measure of length for this organism?
millimeters
meters
grams
milligrams
9
What's the best way to measure 10 ml of water?
use a ruler to measure the height of the water
use a graduated cylinder
use a large beaker
mass the water on the scale
10
Before starting a science activity you should always _____.
ask your friend what to do
read all the instructions very carefully
get ready to do first aid
put on an lab apron
11
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales makes?
stating a hypothesis
drawing conclusions
interpreting data
making observations
12
After you record your data from an experiment you should _____.
Summarize your findings in a conclusion (Reasoning)
Pack up and go home.
Publish your results and share them with colleagues.
Form a hypothesis
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When a scientist shares her findings with other scientists, she is _____.
experimenting
communicating results
analyzing data
making a hypothesis
