Scientific Method

Question 1

What could you call an "possible explanation" for an observed phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A hypothesis

Question 2

A _____ is a description, REPRESENTATION, or imitation of an object, system process or concept.

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Model

Question 3

In scientific measurements, _______ refers to how close a measurement is to the true value.

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Accuracy

Question 4

You are watching a large sailboat approach from the horizon, the first thing you will see is

Accepted Answer

The ship's sails

Question 5

_______ refers to the "exactness" of the measurement.

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Precision

Question 6

What do you call the variable that YOU change within an experiment?

Accepted Answer

an independent variable

Question 7

Having more than one independent variable in the same experiment can make the results _________

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inconclusive and hard to read

Question 8

Target "B" demonstrates...

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Low accuracy; High precision

Question 9

Astrology and phrenology are both examples of ...

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Pseudoscience

Question 10

A system of ideas that EXPLAINS related observations and is supported by EXTENSIVE evidence...

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a theory

Question 11

The purpose of the _______ is to have something to compare the experimental group with.

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Control

Question 12

A branch of philosophy that studies knowledge; and/or the ways of "knowing."

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Epistemology

Question 13

Target "C" demonstrates ...

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High accuracy; Low precision

Question 14

A philosophy of Knowledge that claims that "Knowledge must come from the senses."

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Empiricism

Question 15

True or False. Scientists assume and expect nature is understandable and predictable?

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True

Question 16

How do we know a variable has had an effect on an experimental object?

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by comparing the object to a control

Question 17

A general statement or DESCRIPTION to which there are no known exceptions, is a ...

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Scientific Law

Question 18

What is the variable that exists BECAUSE OF the intentional manipulation by a person?

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Dependent

Question 19

A hypothesis or theory is _______, when it is capable of being proven wrong.

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Falsifiable

Question 20

A TESTABLE idea or PREDICTION that leads to scientific investigation, is a ...

Accepted Answer

Hypothesis

Question 21

Before a scientist's work can be published, it must first go through what process?

Accepted Answer

the "peer review" process

Question 22

What is the next step after you make an observation in the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

ask questions and do research

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