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BRMS Kushner Introduction Science Terms
BRMS Kushner Introduction Science Terms
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6th Scientific Method
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The dependent variable .......
stays the same.
changes in response to the independent variable.
is changed by the scientist.
is known before the experiment.
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The purpose of a procedure is to....
Make sure the participants know exactly what's happening.
Keep other people from copying.
Make you do more writing.
Show others the steps you took to do the experiment.
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The effect of the amount of light on plant growth, this would be a good....
Dependent variable
Independent variable
Title for a graph
Hypothesis
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A hypothesis is ........
A conclusion to an experiement
Educated guess
Statement about problem that can be tested
A type of graph
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The effect of amount of light on plant growth. What is the independent variable?
Plant growth
Amount of Light
The type of plant
The amount of Soil
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One or more hypotheses that have been supported by numerous testing is ......
a scientific law
a theory
an inference
an observation
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The use of knowledge learned by science is .....
inference
observation
theory
technology
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True or False: Only people with degrees in science can conduct experiments.
True
False
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A good hypothesis must ....
All the above
Be based on logical observations
Be testable and measurable
Make a prediction
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An inference is .....
an observation
a hypothesis
an explanation of why something happened
a scientific law
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A control group helps an experiment because it gives the scientist ...
a group to compare experimental results to
more participants
none of the answers
more work
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What is the difference between the experimental group and the control group?
The experimental group get the IV done on them.
The experimental group gets results.
The experimental group is larger.
The experimental group is independent.
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What is the independent variable?
When you hold something constant
The variable measured
The variable being tested and changed by scientist
The outcome
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How is a constant variable different than the dependent variable?
Consant variables are the outcome.
Constant variables are what the scientist is testing.
Constant variables do not change.
Constant variables are the same as dependent variables.
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What do you need in order to begin the scientific method?
A degree
Hands
A problem/question
Tools
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A repeat of an experiment to make sure the results are correct is called a .....
theory
observation
inference
trial
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What is the scientific method?
Process for experimentation
A name of a band
Process to find answers to questions
Steps to find answers to questions
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A team wants to know if protein shakes makes you stronger. What's the dependent variable?
Shakes
Player Strength
The age of players
The coach
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All of these need to be part of any graph you create EXCEPT
Colors
Labeled axis with units
Equal intervals
A title
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Careful watching that can include measurements, descriptions, and drawings of what you see is .
observations
inference
theory
hypothesis
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What is universally proven to be true, short, and supported by mathematical equations?
theory
scientific law
inference
obsevation
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Anyone who tries to learn something about the world is a .......
frog
penguin
singer
scientist
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The process of trying to understand the world around you is .....
Problem
Conclusion
Science
Procedure
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Select the correctly written hypothesis.
What happens if you train dogs?
Dogs are friendly
If you train dogs more they might be better.
If you treat dogs well they will be friendly.
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A _______ is a factor that can change in an experiment.
hypothesis
observation
variable
inference
