Combined: Scientific Method PD

Question 1

Which of the following are supported by large amounts of evidence?

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 2

Although this is supported by a large amount of data, it CAN be modified if new data disagrees.

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 3

Which of the following is an objective observation?

Accepted Answer

The kitten's hair is grey.

Question 4

Which statement is an observation?

Accepted Answer

One man is pointing his finger at the other.

Question 5

Scientific evidence is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Data that supports your findings

Question 6

This explains how and why an event in nature works

Accepted Answer

Scientific Theory

Question 7

Scientific theories do not change once they have been written down.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Years ago, Earth was said to be flat. Which best explains why the model of Earth is now round?

Accepted Answer

As more evidence was discovered, the model of Earth changed.

Question 9

Scientists share their findings in order to....

Accepted Answer

learn from each other

Question 10

This explains WHAT happens in nature.

Accepted Answer

Law

Question 11

"Poison Ivy and Rashes" is an example of...

Accepted Answer

Causation

Question 12

A prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

Accepted Answer

Hypothesis

Question 13

A controlled experiment...

Accepted Answer

Tests one independent variable at a time

Question 14

True or False? A scientific law can tell you why something happens.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

'Height' correlates with which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Shoe size

Question 16

The earliest step in the scientific method is to...

Accepted Answer

document an observation

Question 17

True or False? A scientific theory can tell you why something happens.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Which is NOT an example of causation?

Accepted Answer

Stealing money causes you to go to jail

Question 19

This describes what nature does under certain conditions.

Accepted Answer

Scientific Law

Question 20

What explains WHY things happen in nature?

Accepted Answer

Theory

Question 21

Which statement is an inference (conclusion).

Accepted Answer

The men are having a debate.

Question 22

Why are models used in science?

Accepted Answer

They represent concepts that cannot be studied directly.

Question 23

'Level of education' correlates with which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Income

Question 24

Which of the following can be modified based on new evidence?

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 25

What part of the scientific method must be testable and falsifiable?

Accepted Answer

Hypothesis

Question 26

A scientific theory explains things that happen in nature.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

Which is an example of causation?

Accepted Answer

Skipping Lunch causes hunger

Question 28

When people say this, they often mean "hypothesis".

Accepted Answer

Theory

Question 29

True or False? A scientific theory is well supported by evidence.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

When we gather information with our senses - taste, touch, smell, see, hear - it is called.

Accepted Answer

Making observations

Question 31

Which of the following is an objective observation?

Accepted Answer

Pascal is 36 cm long.

Question 32

Scientific theories and laws CANNOT be modified

Accepted Answer

False

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