Scientific Method & Measurements

Question 1

A factor in an experiment that can change is a(n)

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variable

Question 2

9000 g = ___ kg

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9 kg

Question 3

When scientists summarize the findings of an experiment, they are carrying out what step?

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drawing a conclusion

Question 4

The first step in the scientific method is usually

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making an observation

Question 5

When scientists define a problem, they

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ask a measurable question that they want to solve

Question 6

A series of logical steps that is followed in order to solve a problem is called the

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scientific method

Question 7

The last step of the scientific method is to

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write a conclusion

Question 8

____ is collected during the experimenting stage of a scientific investigation.

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data

Question 9

A new hypothesis may be made when

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an experiment shows the original hypothesis to be false.

Question 10

The scientific method

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could be used by almost anyone

Question 11

The third step of the scientific method is

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writing a hypothesis

Question 12

3 km = ___mm

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3000000mm

Question 13

When you are using a balance, you want the pointer at the ____ mark.

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zero

Question 14

Scientists test a hypothesis by

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doing experiments

Question 15

The first variable mentioned in a hypothesis is the ___ one.

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independent

Question 16

0.546 cm = ___ m

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0.00546 cm

Question 17

A sample that is treated exactly like the other groups but the variable is not applied to it

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control

Question 18

When writing a hypothesis, you need to make sure it starts with ____.

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if

Question 19

A prediction or statement that can be tested is a(n)

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hypothesis

Question 20

This piece of equipment is a

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balance

Question 21

The part of the beam where you put an item being measured is known as a

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pan

Question 22

2.115 kg = ___ cg

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211500 cg

Question 23

___ variables are the ones that respond to the experiment.

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dependent

Question 24

Designing a test or procedure is known as the ___ step of the scientific method.

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experiment

Question 25

This piece of equipment measures liquids in

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milliliters

Question 26

A conclusion in the SM is based on what

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was observed in the experiment.

Question 27

When writing a hypothesis, you should always use the words __ or __ when describing variables.

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increase and decrease

Question 28

After scientists analyze the results of their experiments, they

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communicate the results to other people.

Question 29

This piece of lab equipment is

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electronic balance

Question 30

The first step of the scientific method is

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define a problem

Question 31

The second step of the scientific method is

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background research

Question 32

70 mm = ____ cm

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7 cm

Question 33

___ is a diverse way for solving a problem.

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scientific inquiry

Question 34

The fourth step of the scientific method is

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experimenting

Question 35

After data has been collected, scientists

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analyze data

Question 36

The hypothesis is

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an educated guess

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