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This is an example of which step?
problem
conclusion
hypothesis
procedure
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Where is the y-axis of a graph?
the vertical side part
the horizontal bottom part
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"The five centimeter long bug has six legs" is what type of observation?
qualitative
quantitative
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The hypothesis is a statement that usually begins with _________ followed by __________
is related to
A problem, a solution
A capitol, a period
If, then
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What is the independent variable in the scenario below?
the shower
green slime
water
coconut juice
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When a hypothesis is supported over and over again, it becomes a
question
conclusion
law
theory
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The set up and steps used in an experiment are called the
problem
observation
procedure
hypothesis
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An observation that can be predicted by not explained is called a (hint:gravity)
theory
law
control
hypothesis
9
Which question would be the best to answer using the scientific method?
What is the best color shoes to wear?
Does salt water freeze faster than fresh water?
Who made the first microscope?
Who is the best scientist?
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Does the size of a fish tank determine how large a fish will grow? is an example of a
problem
observation
hypothesis
conclusion
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What skill is a scientist using when she listens to sounds that whales make?
observation
drawing conclusions
inference
making a hypothesis
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What is the second step of the scientific method?
hypothesis
research
problem
observation
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This step tells whether your hypothesis was supported or not supported:
conclusion
observation
record & analyze
hypothesis
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The thing that is not changed in an experiment is called the
independent variable
dependent variable
control
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Where is the x-axis of a graph?
the vertical side part
the horizontal bottom part
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A good way to organize & record results/observations is a
data table
use a calculator
make a hypothesis
with a scale and balance
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The variable that is changed is called the
independent variable
control
dependent variable
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What characteristic must be true of a good hypothesis?
It must be testable by doing an experiment.
It must have quantitative data.
It must be correct.
It must have been observed.
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Measurements of different height plants plants in an experiment are an example of
data
inferences
inquiries
theories
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"The round ball is made of red elastic bands" is what type of observation?
quantitative
qualitative
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Crickets seem to chirp more when the weather is hotter is an example of a(n)
problem
hypothesis
observation
procedure
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What is the first step of the scientific method?
observation
procedure
problem
hypothesis
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All things in an experiment that must be the same to make it fair
constants
independent variables
hypotheses
dependent variables
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The variable graphed along the
y
access is called the
independent variable
control
dependent variable
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Is acid rain causing a decline of frog populations? is an example of a
observation
problem
hypothesis
conclusion
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Facts, figures, & other evidence learned through observation in experiments
questions
data
variables
experiments
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Which hypothesis is written correctly?
If I heat it, it will bounce.
Frozen tennis balls will not bounce.
If I freeze a tennis ball, then it will not bounce high.
If a tennis ball freezes, it won't bounce.
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Scientists test a hypothesis by
asking questions
drawing conclusions
doing experiments
making a model