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Unit 1 - Methods of Science
Unit 1 - Methods of Science
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Freshmen Physical Science Class (Scientific Method)
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1
The SI system is based on multiples of __?__
2
12
5
10
2
The variable plotted on the horizontal or x-axis is called the __?__
Variable with the largest range
Independent Variable
Variable with the smallest range
Dependent Variable
3
The correct scientific notation for 780000 is...
78.0 x 10^4
7.8 x 10^5
7.8 x 10^4
78.0 x 10^5
4
What is the correct unit for density?
mililliters
grams per centimeters cubed
grams
grams per milliliter
5
The graph below shows __?__
relationship between IV and DV
Counting
Percentages
6
When converting anumber to scientific notation, how many digits are left (before) the decimal?
It depends on the original number
Two
One
One or more
7
The correct unit for volume is __?__
mililiters
grams
grams per mililiters
8
How does the amount of water given to a plant effect its growth? (What would be the DV)
Plant Growth
Amount of water given
Type of plant
9
When designing an experiment, the first step is to __?__
State the Problem
Analyze the Data
List a Procedure
State a Hypothesis
10
In the graph below what would be the Dependent Variable?
Speed
Time
11
An appropriate title for a graph is __?__
Science is FUN !!1!!!!11!!!
DV vs IV
The Effect of the IV on the DV
12
In the graph below what is the Independent Variable?
Speed
Time
13
__?__ is the appropriate unit to use for mass
grams per mililliters
milliliters
grams
centimeters
14
The type of graph below shows __?__
Counting
Percentages
Relationship betwen IV and DV
15
A __?__ is what happens during non experimental conditions
Constant
Dependent Variable
Control
Hypothesis
16
The correct scientific notation for 0.000345 is __?__
34.5 x 10-4
34.5 x 10^4
3.45 x 10^-4
3.45 x 10^4
17
In the graph below what would be the Dependent Variable?
Time
Speed
18
How does the amount of water given to a plant effect its growth? (What would be a IV)
Plant Growth
Amount of water given
Type of plant
19
__?__ is the mass per unit volume
Volume
Measurement
Density
Mass
20
A factor that is manipulated in an experiment to change the opposite variable is the __?__
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant
Control
21
How does the amount of water given to a plant effect its growth? (What would be a constant)
Plant Growth
Type of plant
Amount of water given
22
Mesurements need to have a number and a __?__
Length
Unit
Label
Value
23
The amount of matter in an object is refered to as the __?__
Mass
Volume
Density
Velocity
24
The type of graph below shows __?__
Relationship betwen IV and DV
Percentages
Counting
25
A factor that does NOT change in an experiment is a __?__
Constant
Hypothesis
Control
Dependent Variable
26
Which equation is used to solve for density?
v = dt
v = d/t
D = m/V
D = mV
27
The space occupied by an object
Mass
Velocity
Volume
Density
