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Scientific Method Review

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Stage 5 Science (Australia) - review of fundamental scientific skills and methodology

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1
A risk assesment considers....
A description of strategies that could minimise the "danger"
All of these things
The likelihood of the "danger" occurring
The "danger" associated with the equipment used
2
In which part of a scientific report would you include the table or graph?
Results
Aim
Hypothesis
Discussion
3
What is the name given to the "steps" one should follow to perform an investigation?
Method
Discussion
Materials
Conclusion
4
What is an hypothesis?
The longest side of a triangle
An educated guess about the results of an experiment
A statement of the purpose of the experiment
A big, grey, African animal
5
In what part of the scientific report are the results interpreted and explained?
Discussion
Risk Assessment
Conclusion
Method
6
What is the name of the variable that you CHANGE in an experiment?
Independent variable
Mr variable
Dependent variable
Controlled variable
7
Why do scientists "control" variables in experiments (keep some the "same")?
To make an experiment "acuurate"
To make an experiment "reliable"
To ensure an experiment is a "valid" (a fair test)
Because they are control freaks
8
What is usually the first heading in a scientific report (other than the title)?
Aim
Method
Materials
Hypothesis
9
What is the name of the variable that you MEASURE for the results?
Dependent variable
Controlled variable
Mrs variable
Independent variable
10
Reliability means....
The hypothesis was supported
The method was performed correctly
The results across many trials of the experiment are similar
The equipment used is correct