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1
Maps and charts are the most common examples of
graphical models
physical models
conceptual models
mathematical models
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In an experiment, the group that does not receive the experimental treatment is called the
Control group
observation
variable
hypothesis
3
What do scientists formulate before making a prediction?
Material List
Experiment
Conclusion
Hypothesis
4
How is probability used for statistics?
to put on a graph
to use decimals
allows scientists to make an accurate estimate of the sample
for coin tosses
5
What is risk in scientific terms?
a situation involving exposure to danger
taking demented decisions
the probability of an unwanted outcome
the chances you don't take
6
In what form does data usually come in?
Letters
computer
Numerical
pictures
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Which pieces of equipment allow scientists to make better observations?
Access to Wikipedia
Aprons
Rulers, microscopes, satellites, rulers, etc.
Goggles
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What is distribution in science?
relative arrangement of members in a statistical population
distributing cosmetics
sharing results
supplying goods to stores and businesses
9
When scientists cannot answer their questions just by observing, they design a(n)
hypothesis
data table
experiment
new project
10
Which is a common way of displaying data? (Pick two)
10-page reports
Magazine articles
Graphs
Charts
11
What are some key habits of mind of a scientist?
conformity, dishonesty, closed-mindedness
unimaginative, gullibility
closed-mindedness, curiosity, intelligent
Curiosity, skepticism, openness, honesty, creativity
12
When is the Correlation Method used?
when you want to test an ethical experiment
whenever they want
when using testable cause and effect
when using experiments is unethical or impossible
13
When saving an animal from extinction, what do some property owners believe? (pick 3)
they believe developing the land is a good idea
they believe their land will gain more value
they believe that the animals are more important than them
they believe they will lose money if they are forced to sell
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What is another name for the average number in a statistic?
mean
median
range
mode
15
What is the first step in the experimental method?
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Data
Observation
16
Mathematical models are 3D and you can touch them.
False
True
17
What allows scientists to have more reliable results of an experiment?
Discard experiment
Repeated trials
do experiment once
change your hypothesis
18
Conceptual models are always diagrams.
True
False
19
A decision-making model is a type of
conceptual model
mathematical model
graphical model
physical model
20
Scientists use statistics to
describe statistical populations
describe numbers from math class
describe an object
form a hypothesis
21
What types of models are 3D and you can touch?
physical models
conceptual models
graph models
mathematical models
22
What is the first step in the decision-making model?
consider values
Gather information
Explore consequences
Make a decision
23
What are values in science?
considerations when making a decision
principles or standards that we consider important
relative degree of lightness or darkness of particular color
how much an object is worth in a store
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How do scientists publish their findings?
in a scientific article that is peer reviewed
post on Facebook
an article in Rogue Magazine
hashtag on Twitter
