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Biology Unit 1-Scientific Method
Biology Unit 1-Scientific Method
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Scientific Method, Lab Equipment
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1
Ms. Baxter's favorite college athletic team is:
Tennessee
South Carolina
Alabama
Arkansas
2
This is designed to hold various amounts of liquids:
thermometer
triple beam balance
microscope
beaker
3
A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence beginning an investigation is a:
dependent variable
theory
hypothesis
independent variable
4
This symbol represents:
graveyard
test today
cemetery
poison
5
What should you do if your hypothesis is rejected?
Change your hypothesis to match your data
Use the data to formulate a new hypothesis
Throw out your hypothesis and data
Change your data to math your hypothesis
6
The group that receives NO experimental treatment:
experimental group
control group
rock group
out of control group
7
Which of the following is considered an experimental error:
estimating volume when reading sits between two graduations
fluctuating scale
improperly calibrated flow meter
all of the above
8
This symbol represents:
poison
flammable liquid
ear protection
eye protection
9
Doing research on local streams, would a thermometer or probeware be better for gathering data?
thermometer
probeware
10
Accuracy refers to:
how close a measurement is to the "true value"
how good you are at measuring length on a ruler
the agreement of repeated measures
the difference between a measurement and its accepted value
11
When does a hypothesis become an accepted theory?
when one good set of scientific data supports the theory
when a website is created to display the theory
when it's supported by consistent data from many experiments
when the official scientific method is followed
12
This can be used to measure an object's length:
balance beam
meter stick
graduated cylinder
thermometere
13
Jacob is conducting an experiment involving a dangerous chemical. What steps must he take:
make sure cell phone is charged, hair and nails done
eat lunch, sniff chemical, call teacher for assistance
tie hair back, spit out gum, try not to breathe
no loose hair, clothing or jewelry; goggles on, gloves on
14
What would be the best source of information on the population of porcupines in Virginia?
travel agencies
newspapers
civil engineers
state agencies
15
What is the independent variable in the graph?
rate of photosynthesis
shade plant
sun plant
light intensity
16
The statement "the worm is 2 cm long" is a:
inference
qualitative observation
conclusion
quantitative observation
17
According to the graph, the highest metabolic rate is found in:
mammals
reptiles
birds
amphibians
18
This can be used to measure volume:
graduated cylinder
meter stick
triple beam balance
beaker
19
This instrument can be used to observe microscopic organisms:
telescope
radioscope
stethoscope
microscope
20
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a living organism?
reproduces
adapts and evolves
moves
made of one or more cells
21
Ms. Fowler's favorite band is:
Asleep at the Wheel
Rush
Black Sabbath
Fine Young Cannibals
22
The variable that is measured is the:
independent variable
control group
experimental group
dependent variable
23
A variable that is being tested, changed or manipulated is the:
control group
independent variable
experimental group
dependent variable
24
This symbol represents:
new wave hair salon
poison
flammable
organic greenhouse
25
Reymart breaks a beaker during an experiment. What is the first thing he should do?
Sweep all the glass into the drain and run water over it
alert the teacher
throw the broken pieces of glass away
leave it so he doesn't cut himself
26
This can be used to measure the mass of an object:
thermometer
triple beam balance
meter stick
graduated cylinder
27
An experiment is designed to replace an oak-history forest with pines. The species in peril is
field sparrow
summer tanager
cardinal
hooded warbler
28
While PERFORMING AN EXPERIMENT, it is important to:
reach a conclusion
record observations and measurements
test many different variables at the same time
change the control setup
29
Which is the best hypothesis?
Mr. Chinnis likes Astronomy, so he must be smart
If Ms. Fowler makes learning fun, then my tests are better.
If Mr. Henaghan teaches Oceanography, he must swim well.
Ms. Baxter is the best teacher ever
30
Many supported hypotheses grouped together that have predictive value make up:
Lab Report
Theory
Test Book
Hypothesis