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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat's the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?"Theory is another word for "fact"; hypothesis is another word for "guess".Hypothesis can't be proven; theories can.Theories have been confirmed through tests; hypotheses haven't.Theories contain many hypothesis; a hypothesis only contains one theory.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceIf you were running an experiment to determine the temperature at which beans sprout the fastest, what would be the variable?The number of beans you plantThe height of the sprouts you growThe amount of water you give the beansThe temperature at which each bean is kept
- 3. Multiple ChoiceYou should run an experiment several times to make sure your results are consistent. In the preceding phrase, what does "consistent" mean?ObviousPerfectUnchangingTestable
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat might cause a theory to change over time?New laws passed by the governmentNew but untestable ideasChanges in public opinionThe discovery of new evidence
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a testable hypothesis?Roses are more beautiful than violets.A plant needs at least five hours of sunlight per day to grow.Ice cream is delicious.Humans will someday land on Mars.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens if you test a hypothesis multiple times and the data doesn't support your prediction?Change the data to support your prediction.Run the experiment again until you get the results you're looking for.Conclude that your hypothesis cannot be proven.Re-think your hypothesis.
- 7. Multiple ChoicePlace the following steps in sequence: A) Recognizing a problem; B) Testing a hypothesis; C) Drawing InferencesA, C, BA, B, CB, C, AC, B, A
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIn the phrase, "The scientific method is an analytic process for determining why things happen," what's the best synonym for "analytic"?probableamazingincoherentlogical
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat must you do before you make a hypothesis?Run an experimentMake observationsForm a theoryDraw conclusions
- 10. Multiple Choice10. What is the term for the ONE thing YOU change in an experiment?Dependent VariableIndependent VariableHypothesisControlled Variable
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe change that takes place on what you are testing is known as theconclusiondataDependent VariableIndependent Variable
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name of the scientist that discovered dinosaur bones in New MexicoHallorumGilletteLagunaCharlie Brown
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