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Scientific Methods Review
Scientific Methods Review
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A logical explanation based on data taken during the experiment is called the ___.
support
conclusion
disproval
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A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge and experience
inference
observation
scientific law
facts
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The FOURTH step of the scientific method is
to observe.
design an experiment
to write a testable hypothesis
to ask a well defined question.
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Determine the mass of small objects in metrics (grams)
Used for cutting into a specimen during dissection
Piece of glass on which specimens are mounted for study
Used to transport/ transfer a measured amount of measured liquid
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used to hold test tube during heating or moving
Determine the mass of small objects in metrics (grams)
Used to mix liquids & have a lip to make pouring easy
Used for transferring liquid for making wet mount slides
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used to safely transfer liquid from one container to another
Used to mix & store liquids with a lesser chance of spilling (Swirling)
Used to clean test tubes
Measures liquids, marked in metrics (liters)
7
What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
covers the specimen on the slide
Used to hold test tube during heating or moving
Instrument used to measure temperature
Used to hold specimens for dissection
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The SEVENTH and EIGHTH step of the scientific method is...
to record, evaluate, interpret, and analyze data.
make a conclusion and report
to test the experiment.
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used for grasping/holding organs, tissues during dissection
Used to hold specimens for dissection
Used to hold down the specimen to be dissected
Used for cutting into a specimen during dissection
10
Orange trees receiving the most sun produced the most oranges. What is the DV?
amount of sun the orange tree received
number of oranges produced
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used for cutting into a specimen during dissection
Used to view specimens under the microscope in their habitat
Prevents unwanted particles from getting in the eye
For viewing objects too small to be seen with the naked eye
12
The FIRST step to the scientific method is
to write a testable hypothesis.
to ask a well defined question based on observations.
to make a plan.
to observe data.
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The more time you spend practicing soccer you increase your chance of winning. What is the IV?
amount of time you practice
chance of winning
14
Based on this graph, which day of the week did the person sleep around 7 hours?
The weekend
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
15
The results of the experiment are called ...
opinions
data
support
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The THIRD step of the scientific method is
to write a testable hypothesis.
to ask a well defined question.
to make a plan.
to observe.
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
used to grow bacteria or other microorganisms & hold specimens
For viewing objects too small to be seen with the naked eye
Used to view specimens under the microscope in their habitat
Used to mix & store liquids with a lesser chance of spilling
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Which variable is the dependent variable?
Number of students
Month
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an explanation of an observation that has been tested many times.
theory
hypothesis
fact
scientific law
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used to mix liquids & has a lip to make pouring easy
stores test tubes in an upright position
Used to hold specimens for dissection
Used to hold test tube during heating or moving
21
The SIXTH step of the scientific method is...
analyze the data
to test the experiment.
to critique a logical conclusion.
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used to safely transfer liquid from one container to another
Used to prepare, store and mix liquids
Used to mix & store liquids with a lesser chance of spilling
Used to transport/ transfer a measured amount of liquid
23
a possible explanation about an observation that can be tested (and hasn't been tested very much)
theory
fact
scientific law
hypothesis
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used to transport/ transfer a measured amount of liquid
Used to hold specimens for dissection
Used to safely transfer liquid from one container to another
Used to hold test tube during heating or moving
25
What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used for moving structures around in the body of a specimen
Used for transferring drops of liquid for making wet mount slides
A lens that makes objects appear larger
Used to hold test tube during heating or moving
26
Control variables
are the variables the scientist changes on purpose
change in response to the independent variable
are used for comparison
all of the above are correct
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Small surgical knife used to open a specimen
Used for moving structures around in the body of a specimen
Used for cutting into a specimen during dissection
Used to hold specimens for dissection
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The variable that is measured or observed due to the change in the independent variable is _____
the experiment
the dependent variable
the control variable
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T/F: I do not have to follow written or oral instructions during lab, I can go at my own pace.
True
False
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used to clean test tubes
Used to hold materials too small to be held by the hand
stores test tubes in an upright position
Instrument used to measure temperature
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Determine the mass of small objects in metrics (grams)
Used to safely transfer liquid from one container to another
A lens that makes objects appear larger
Used to prepare, store and mix liquids
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Specimens (once living) can be mounted to view.
Measures liquids, marked in metrics (liters)
Used to view specimens under the microscope in their habitat
Small surgical knife used to open a specimen
33
Which bird lives the longest?
eagle
parrot
humming bird
owl
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used to clean test tubes
Used to transport/ transfer a measured amount of liquid
used to prepare, store and mix liquids
Used for cutting into a specimen during dissection
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A statement that is not scientifically verifiable.
fact
inference
belief
scientific law
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The SECOND step of the scientific method is
to write a testable hypothesis.
to observe.
research the question
to make a plan.
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used to hold down the specimen to be dissected
Used to hold test tube during heating or moving
Used for moving structures around in the body of a specimen
Used to hold materials too small to be held by the hand
38
Which variable is the independent variable?
Month
Number of students
39
What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Determine the mass of small objects in metrics (grams)
used to prepare, store and mix liquids
Measures liquids, marked in metrics (liters)
Used to safely transfer liquid from one container to another
40
What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used to safely transfer liquid from one container to another
Used to mix liquids, has a lip to make pouring easy,
A lens that makes objects appear larger
Used to mix & store liquids with a lesser chance of spilling
41
What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
prevents unwanted particles from getting in the eye
Used to hold specimens for dissection
Used to hold materials too small to be held by the hand
Used for moving structures around in the body of a specimen
42
What is this graph missing?
A title
y-axis label
A title, x and y-axis labels
x-axis label
43
The variable that is being tested in the experiment is _____. (Changed by the scientist on purpose intentionally)
the control variable
the independent variable
the dependent variable
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used for transferring liquid for making wet mount slides
Used to hold down the specimen to be dissected
Used to clean test tubes
Used to hold specimens for dissection
45
What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used for transferring liquid for making wet mount slides
Used for cutting into a specimen during dissection
used to prepare, store and mix small amounts of liquids
Used to hold test tube during heating or moving
46
A rule that describes a pattern in nature (math is typically involved)
observation
inference
scientific law
facts
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used to make objects appear larger
For viewing objects too small to be seen with the naked eye
prevents unwanted particles from getting in the eye
Used for cutting into a specimen during dissection
48
____ are observations about the world around us.
observation
inference
facts
scientific law
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What is this graph missing?
x-axis label
A title
an even scale
y-axis label
50
How do you feel about the test tomorrow?
There's a test tomorrow???
Go ahead and give me a 100 right now cause I've got this!!!
MRS. PLACEK, HELP ME I'M GONNA FAIL!!!!!!
Ehhhh I might need to study a little more tonight
51
True/False: I do not have to wash my hands after a lab experiment.
True
False
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A valid experiment will have
all of the above are correct
three variables tested
only ONE variable being tested
two variables tested
53
What type of graph is this?
A pie chart
A line graph
A bar graph
54
The FIFTH step of the scientific method is
to record, evaluate, interpret and analyze data.
critique a logical conclusion.
collect data
55
What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used for cutting into a specimen during dissection
Used to view living specimens under the microscope in their natural habitat
Determine the mass of small objects in metrics (grams)
Used to mix & store liquids with a lesser chance of spilling
56
True/False: I will not eat, drink, or taste anything in the laboratory.
True
False
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What is the function of this piece of lab equipment?
Used to transport/ transfer a measured amount of liquid
Small surgical knife used to open a specimen
Used to mix & store liquids with a lesser chance of spilling
Used for moving structures around in the body of a specimen
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the act of watching something and recording what occurs using our 5 senses.
facts
scientific law
observation
inference
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True or False: A hypothesis can become a theory and then become a law.
True
False
