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Intro to Biology
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Scientific Method, Graphing, Intro to biology and the nature of science
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The variable that is kept the same through the experiment is called a(n) _____.
Controlled Variable
Hypothesis
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
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On which axis would you find the dependent variable?
Z-Axis
X-Axis
Y-Axis
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An educated guess or statement about what is going to happen is called a(n) _____.
Problem
Hypothesis
Controlled Variable
Observation
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Making an interpretation from an observation is called a(n) _____.
Inference
Experiment
Controlled Variable
Hypothesis
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How many characteristics define life?
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86
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9
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Graphing is a way to show observations
False
True
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A scientific theory can become a law over time
True
False
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The process of natural changes that take place during the life of an organism
Stimulus
Development
Growth
Reproduction
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Does pipe material affect the temperature of flowing water? What is the dependent variable?
Pipe material
Diameter of the pipe
Water temperature
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What is quantitative data?
study of life
variety; many different kinds
descriptive data; words used
numbered data; graphs or charts used
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Information or observations collected during an experiment are called _____.
Data/Results
Problem
Conclusion
Hypothesis
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What is the scientific method?
A method used to find kinetic and potential energy
A process used to explore observations/answer questions
A method to find energy flow
A method used to discover science
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Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs, organs make up organ systems is an example of what?
Organization
Development
Adaptation
Growth
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What is a scientific theory?
An accepted assumption
A trusted explanation of some aspect of the natural world
An advanced hypothesis
An educated guess
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Which of the following would make the results of an experiment more reliable?
Changing the procedure
Multiple variables
Repeated/Multiple trials
Change the hypothesis
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Something that is living but isn't showing any characteristics of life might be...
Nonliving
Dead
Dormant
Boring
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What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that birds make?
Drawing conclusions
Interpreting data
Making observations
Forming a hypothesis
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Qualitative data
collecting data from a distance like a satellite
describes things
data that is continually collected such as weather data
describes numbers
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(True or False): A hypothesis is made before an observation has taken place.
True
False
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A scientific hypothesis must be
able to be controlled
able to be tested
able to be manipulated
correct
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final step of scientific method
modeling
theory
hypothesis
results & conclusions
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The study of life is called.....
Adaptation
Biology
Theory
Science
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An explanation of a natural phenomenon supported by many observations and experiments over time is known as a _________.
Theory
Scientific Law
Inference
hypothesis
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Why do scientists collect data during an observation or investigation?
To make a graph
To do math
For the science fair
To answer a question about the world
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The final summary of the data and results is/are called a(n) _____.
Conclusion
Inference
Hypothesis
Experiment
26
Estimating a value on a graph between two measured points is called _______________.
Extrapolating data
Using a line of best fit
Interpolating data
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The process of testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions is called a(n) _____.
Experiment
Conclusion
Observation
Data/Results
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If I increase my vitamin C intake, then I will have fewer colds. What is a controlled variable?
Number of colds
Amount of vitamin C
Amount of times you come in contact with germs
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If I put on stronger sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?
Severity of sunburn
Time spent in the sunlight
Strength of sunscreen
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Why do scientists repeat experiments several times?
to use up all their materials
to change the variable each time
to make sure their results are accurate
to memorize the procedures
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How does a hypothesis become a law?
It is approved by the president
It is tested thoroughly and highly accepted
Wikipedia decides so
A scientists says so
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If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?
Type of floss
Amount of flossing
Number of cavities
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Why do scientists publish the results of their experiments?
so that other scientists can learn from what they did
to make money
so that other scientists can see that they are working
so that publishers can print books on science
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On which axis would you find the INDEPENDENT variable?
X-AXIS
Z-AXIS
Y-AXIS
35
A group of organisms that can breed with one another and produce fertile offspring
Organisms
Species
Organization
Population
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Define Graphing
A fraction that has one or more fractions in the numerator or denominator.
A pictorial representation that represents data or values
Changing the grouping of factors does not change the sum or product.
The distance between the number and 0 on a number line.
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The variable that is measured in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Controlled variable
Experimental variable
38
Which is the best scientific question?
Which smart phone is the best?
Which smart phone works very well?
Which smart phone is the worst?
Which smart phone has the most internal memory?
39
If I put my batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the control group?
Batteries on the countertop at room temperature
Batteries in the oven getting warm
Batteries in the fridge getting cold
40
Homeostasis is the regulation of an organism's internal conditions to maintain life.
False
True
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The question that is being tested in an experiment is called a(n) ___________________.
Data/Results
Experiment
Hypothesis
Problem
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____________results in the addition of mass to an organism and for some, the formation of new cells and structures.
Growth
Reproduction
Development
Adaptation
