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Scientific Method, Measurement, & Graphing
Scientific Method, Measurement, & Graphing
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A review for physical science, unit 1.
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Often times, this is written as "if...,then" statement to predict the outcome of an experiment
experiment
conclusion
hypothesis
research
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The dependent variable is the factor that is adjusted or changed by the experimenter.
false
true
3
The type of graph that shows trends of how data changes over time
bar graph
line graph
circle graph
pie graph
4
The process that uses observations and investigations to gain knowledge about events in nature
scientific law
scientific method
science
scientific theory
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In an experiment, a ___ is used as a standard for comparison.
control
constant
independent variable
dependent variable
6
The interval between two occurring events is called ____.
mass
time
length
volume
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In an experiment, the ___ is the factor that does not change.
constant
dependent variable
control
independent variable
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Science is a belief system that has been accepted by people for hundreds of years.
false
true
9
How many cm are there in 6.5 m?
0.65 cm
650 cm
65 cm
6.5 cm
10
If a researcher had data table with the percentages of animals losing fur, which graph is used?
bar graph
line graph
box and wisker plot
circle graph
11
The law of gravity is a law because it is the most logical explanation based on experiments.
false
true
12
In an experiment, this is the factor that is adjusted by the experimenter, graphed on x-axis
constant
control
dependent variable
independent variable
13
Convert 7,500 mg to g
7,500 g
750 g
75 g
7.5 g
14
A part of the scientific method in which results are summarized and hypothesis can be accepted
experiment
gather/analyze data
research
conclusion
15
Since density is the amount of matter in an amount of space and is derived, which is right?
volume/time
volume/mass
time/mass
mass/volume
16
Which is the SI unit for mass?
mole
pound
gram
meter
17
When graphing data from an experiment, the dependent variable goes on the
y-axis
x-axis
18
The prefix used in the SI system that means 1000 units is
deci-
milli-
centi-
kilo-
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Why do scientists use the scientific method?
To gain popularity.
To methodically solve problems.
To cause mass confusion.
To make students crazy.
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An organized procedure for testing a hypothesis
experiment
control
constant
dependent variable
21
Convert 2.5 L to dL
2.5 dL
25 dL
0.25 dL
250 dL
22
A part of scientific method in which one is learning more about the topic by looking things up
experiment
research
conclusion
hypothesis
23
The distance between two points is referred to as ____.
mass
volume
time
length
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A scientific law is
a process used to gain knowledge.
an explanation based on experiments.
a rule of nature that sums things up in nature.
an organized set of procedures.
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When converting kilometers to meters, one should move decimal point three places to the right.
true
false