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Biology Basics (Nature of Science): Scientific Method
Biology Basics (Nature of Science): Scientific Method
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(True or False): A hypothesis is made before an observation has taken place.
True
False
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Which is the best scientific question?
Which smart phone is the best?
Which smart phone has the most internal memory?
Which smart phone is the worst?
Which smart phone works very well?
3
Why do scientists publish the results of their experiments?
so that publishers can print books on science
so that other scientists can see that they are working
so that other scientists can learn from what they did
to make money
4
If I increase my vitamin C intake, then I will have fewer colds. What is a controlled variable?
Amount of times you come in contact with germs
Amount of vitamin C
Number of colds
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The question that is being tested is called a(n) _____.
Data/Results
Hypothesis
Experiment
Problem
6
The "normal" group that is kept the same through the experiment is called a(n) _____.
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Controlled
Hypothesis
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Making an interpretation from an observation is called a(n) _____.
Experiment
Inference
Controlled Variable
Hypothesis
8
A testable prediction based on an observation is called a(n) _____.
Controlled Variable
Observation
Problem
Hypothesis
9
If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?
Number of cavities
Type of floss
Amount of flossing
10
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that birds make?
Forming a hypothesis
Making observations
Drawing conclusions
Interpreting data
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Why do scientists collect data during an observation or investigation?
To do math
To answer a question about the world
For the science fair
To make a graph
12
The final summary of the data and results is/are called a(n) _____.
Inference
Experiment
Conclusion
Hypothesis
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Which of the following would make the results of an experiment more reliable?
Repeated/Multiple trials
Changing the procedure
Multiple variables
Change the hypothesis
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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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If I put on stronger sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?
Time spent in the sunlight
Severity of sunburn
Strength of sunscreen
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Information or observations collected during an experiment are called _____.
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Data/Results
Problem
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The process of testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions is called a(n) _____.
Observation
Data/Results
Conclusion
Experiment
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The variable that is measured in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Dependent variable
Controlled variable
Experimental variable
Independent variable
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If I put my batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the control group?
Batteries in the oven getting warm
Batteries on the countertop at room temperature
Batteries in the fridge getting cold
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Why do scientists repeat experiments several times?
to change the variable each time
to make sure their results are accurate
to use up all their materials
to memorize the procedures
