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Physical Science Scientific Method Review
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Scientific method, metric units of measure
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1
The metric system unit for distance is the ___________.
feet
inch
mile
meter
2
The dependent variable is usually graphed on which axis?
Y axis
The multiplicative axis
X axis
Origin
3
A good experiment must test:
Two problems
One problem
Four problems
Three problems
4
What is the dependent variable in this graph?
cm
Age
years
Height
5
The variable being measured:
Constant
Control
Independent
Dependent
6
The process of trying to understand the world
Control
Science
Observation
Inference
7
After we create the hypothesis we will:
Recognize the problem
Communicate results
Test hypothesis
Analyze data
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A Hypothesis must be...
Testable
Wrong
Correct
Supported
9
Who uses the scientific method
Doctors
Students
Scientists
Everyone
10
The variable the experimenter changes
Independent variable
Control
Constant
Dependent variable
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The metric system unit for time is ___________.
seconds
meters
liters
grams
12
What is the first step in the scientific method?
Analyze Data
Recognize the problem
Recognize the hypothesis
Communicate Results
13
The scientific method is...
a series of steps used to answer a question.
a process only used in Science.
pointless and boring.
a way to prove something is true.
14
The metric system unit for mass is the ___________.
gram
gallons
pounds
seconds
15
An observation usually leads to an:
Inference
Control
Experiment
independent variable
16
The metric system unit for volume is the ___________.
gallon
pound
liter
ounce
17
Where is the X axis?
Horizontal LIne
vertical line
18
Who teaches Physical Science 9 at Johnson High School?
Mrs. Buzicky
Mr. Buzicky
Mr. Kohn
All are correct this year!
19
The variable(s) that must remain the same throughout the experiment to prove validity:
Constant
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Controlled Variables
20
What variable is graphed on the y-axis?
cofounding
independant
dependent
extraneous
21
A model is used to:
Represent something too small
represent something too large
Represent something too dangerous
All the above
22
What is the independent variable in this graph?
inches
crush
mph
speed
23
Information gathered in an experiment:
Theory
Hypothesis
Data
charts
