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- 1. Multiple ChoiceA variable whose value changes as a result of changes to other variables is a(n)independent variable.dependent variable.constant.control.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceA factor that is a quantity that can have more than one value is amodel.constant.variable.method.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe variable you change to see how it affects another variableDependent variableIndependent variableBiasControl
- 4. Multiple ChoiceProblem, research, hypothesis, experiment, analyze data, and conclusionScientific LawScientific MethodTheoryModel
- 5. Multiple Choice
the factor you observe or measure during an experiment; the result
dependent variable
observation
independent variable
prediction
- 6. Multiple Choicethe factor that you want to test. It is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable.independent variabledependent variablehypothesistheory
- 7. Multiple ChoiceStatement of what will happen nextPredictionCritical ThinkingVariableObservation
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAn independent variable is one that;responds to the dependent variabletriggers a response from the dependent variablerepresents normal conditionsis not important in scientific investigations
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence best describes science?A way of learning about the supernatural worldA way of learning about the natural worldA body of knowledge that is always correctA body of knowledge that rarely supplies answers
- 10. Multiple ChoiceA series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question are the ________________.scientific methodsrecipedata collectionmetric system
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist?dependent variableindependent variabledatacontrol group
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat variable is the factor that changes as a result of one or more other factors, or is the factor being measured in the experiment?independent variabledependent variablecontrol groupdata group
- 13. Multiple Choice
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?yesno - 14. Multiple ChoiceThe goal is to change ___ variable(s) from one experimental group to the next within an investigation.1230
- 15. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: A hypothesis is never proven, only supported or rejected.TrueFalse
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of _______________ is to answer questions about the natural world.a hypothesissciencehistorya procedure
- 17. Multiple ChoiceYou describe a sunflower as having brightly yellow colored flowers. This would be an example of which type of data?QuantitativeQualitative
- 18. Multiple ChoiceYou measure a sunflower as having grown one meter in one week. This would be an example of which type of data?QuantitativeQualitative
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements best describes QUANTITATIVE data?Descriptions of physical traits.Numerical measurements.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements best describes QUALITATIVE data?Descriptions of physical traits.Numerical measurements.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceDefine data.Any information gained through observations.Only specific measurements.Only descriptions of physical traits.Information that can be shared.
- 22. Multiple Choice
You were investigating whether or not plants need light to grow. Plant A and Plant B were grown next to a window with plenty of light. Plant C and Plant D were grown in a dark cabinet. The amount of WATER and the amount of SOIL given to the plants would be considered ________________ variables.
controlled
Independent
Dependent
Measured
- 23. Multiple ChoiceYou were investigating whether or not plants need light to grow. Plant A and Plant B were grown next to a window with plenty of light. Plant C and Plant D were grown in a dark cabinet. What is the DEPENDENT variable in this experiment?Light availabilityAmount of waterType of fertilizerGrowth of plants
- 24. Multiple ChoiceYou were investigating whether or not plants need light to grow. Plant A and Plant B were grown next to a window with plenty of light. Plant C and Plant D were grown in a dark cabinet. What is the INDEPENDENT variable in this experiment?Light availabilityAmount of waterType of fertilizerGrowth of plants
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe ___________________ variable is the factor that is measured by the scientist in an experiment in order to draw a conclusion.IndependentDependent
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe _________________ variable is the factor that is changed by the scientist from one group to the next during an experiment.IndependentDependent
- 27. Multiple ChoiceHow many students take the bus to school?35201015
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe graph below shows the number of sunny days and rainy days in a city during four months.
Based on the graph,how many more sunny days than rainy days did this city have during the months of April, May, and June?21562620 - 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich day had more minutes of homework?WednesdayThursdayFridayMs. Jones
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the motion of the squirrel between 5 s and 8 s?The squirrel's speed increased.The squirrel's speed decreased.The squirrel's speed did not change.The squirrel moved backward.
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable?As time increase, distance decreasesAs time increases, distance increasesAs time decreases, distance decreasesAs time decreases, distance increases
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThe Independent/Manipulated Variable goes on the ___ axisxy
- 33. Multiple ChoiceThe Dependent/Responding Variable goes on the ___ axisxy
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of graph would you create for this data table?BarLine
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of graph would you create for this data table?BarLine
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich would go on the y-axis?Time# of Bacteria
- 37. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the graph, is there a correlation between pressure and volume?yesnodepends on the situation
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat pressure will produce a volume of 30 mL?9.5 atm19.5 atm30 atm40 atm
- 39. Multiple Choice
What is the independent variable?
atomic number
electron volts
first ionization energy
Jim Askew's Graph
- 40. Multiple Choice
What is the dependent variable?
nicest fruit
number of people
types of fruit
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes what the PURPOSE of a data table?A tool to organize data collected in an investigation or an experiementa chart arranged in colums and rowscontains a title, independent variable, dependent variable and units of measurement if usednone of the above
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the types of data that may be recorded in a data tablequalitativequntitativeboth qualitative and quantitativenone of the above
- 43. Multiple ChoiceData that has to do with measurement, amount or numbers isjust dataqualitative dataquantitative datahypothetical data
- 44. Multiple ChoiceData that is verbally descriptive or more narrative in form isexpereimental designqualitative datahypothetical dataquantitative data
- 45. Multiple ChoiceData tables should containa title, independent variable, dependent variable and units of measurement if useda title, independent variable, dependent variable and the hypothesisa title, independent variable, dependent variable and the observationan observation, problem and hypothesis
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