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1
The dependent variable in an experiment is what?
The factor in an experiment that is changed
The factor in an experiment that remains unchanged
2
Probability determines what?
whether something is likely or unlikely to happen
the middle value in a set of numbers
the vale that occurs most often in a set of numbers
whether something is likely to happen
3
What is the scientific method?
Questions about something you observe
Set of techniques used to investigate observations
Set of techniques used to investigate matter
The process of collecting scientific data
4
Randomization is used in experiments to do what?
Increase the chance of valid results
Pick and choose the people you want
None of the above
Collect data you readily have access to
5
What is a sample?
The population
A portion of a population
The observations being studied
The team of scientists
6
Median is?
the average of a set of numbers
the likelihood that a number will occur
the value that occurs most often in a set of numbers
the middle value in a set of numbers
7
The statement "It's cloudy outside so there's a possibility that it will rain." is considered?
trend
all of the above
fact
prediction
8
Which of the following is not considered part of central tendency?
probability
median
mode
mean
9
Permutations are used to determine the {blank}?
likelihood or unlikelihood that a number will occur
number of possible outcomes when the order does not matter
ratio of a set of numbers
the value that occurs most often in a set of numbers
10
Which of the following is not a part of the scientific method?
Test the hypotenuse
Collect data
Formulate a question
Test the hypothesis