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- 1. Multiple Choice
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
data
conclusion
hypothesis
fact
- 2. Multiple Choice
This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.
dependent variable
independent variable
data
control group
- 3. Multiple ChoiceShould experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?yesno
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThere are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?quantitativequalitative
- 5. Multiple Choice
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
conclusion
analyzing data
data
hypothesis
- 6. Multiple Choice
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions/photographs/illustrations?
qualitative
quantitative
- 7. Multiple Choice
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.
scientific method
hypothesis
experiment
metric system
- 8. Multiple Choice
Measuring the number of times a person breathes after exercise involves ____ data.
quantitative
qualitative
- 9. Multiple Choice
Jane Goodall video recorded chimpanzees hunting pigs, this type of data is called ___
qualitative
quantitative
- 10. Multiple Choice
Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.
distance traveled by the ball
height of the ramp
mass of the ball
weight of the ball
- 11. Multiple Choice
Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the dependent variable.
height of the ramp
distance traveled by the ball
mass of the ball
weight of the ball
- 12. Multiple Choice
A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. What is the dependent variable?
Diameter of the ball
Force acting on the ball
Height that the ball bounces
Height from which the ball is dropped
- 13. Multiple Choice
When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?
Dependent
Independent
Control
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
Make observation
Form a theory
Collect data
Form a hypothesis
- 15. Multiple Choice
This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison.
experimental group
control group
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these contains steps in the right order?Ask a question, state your hypothesis, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusionState your hypothesis, ask a question, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusionAsk a question, research, state your hypothesis, experiment, analyze, make a conclusionState your hypothesis, ask a question, research, make a conclusion, experiment, analyze
- 17. Multiple Choice
Mr. McNiece wanted to see how different types of music affected students' pulse rates. She played different types of music: heavy metal, rap, R&B, alternative, pop, country, and classical music. What control variable should be considered when doing this experiment?
types of music
use all dead people
using a different student for each music type
amount of time the music was played
- 18. Multiple Choice
Tiffany was investing how fast it took Hayden to react to different sounds. Identify the dependent variable.
different sounds
how much time it took Hayden to react
Hayden
the trumpet playing over and over
- 19. Multiple Choice
Mr. McNiece wanted to see how different types of music affected students' pulse rates. She played different types of music: heavy metal, rap, R&B, alternative, pop, country, and classical music. Identify the independent variable.
pulse rate
types of music
classical music resulted in the highest pulse rate
Mr. McNiece
- 20. Multiple Choice
Mr. S. uses a new spray cleaner to remove the green slime left by students on the tables. Identify the control group
type of cleaner
test with a new cleaner
test with the old cleaner
the green slime
- 21. Multiple Choice
Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the control variable.
distance traveled by the ball
height of the ramp
mass of the ball
weight of the ball
- 22. Multiple Choice
What do you do to test a hypothesis?
Guess
Design an experiment
Create a spreadsheet with data
create a testable question
- 23. Multiple Choice
Suppose you are looking at how daisies grow in different light sources. What would your control group be?
Blue filtered light
Red filtered light
Green filtered light
Sunlight or white light
- 24. Multiple Choice
The experimental group is the group that...
you are testing
is "normal"
- 25. Multiple Choice
The dependent variable is the one
you measure.
you change.
- 26. Multiple Choice
The independent variable is the
one you measure.
one you change.
- 27. Multiple Choice
The control group is the...
group you are testing
group that is NOT being tested
- 28. Multiple Choice
A conclusion based on prior knowledge and observations
analyze
inference
prediction
classification
- 29. Multiple Choice
A conclusion based on data and observations
inference
classification
prediction
analyze
- 30. Multiple Choice
Making a statement about what will happen in the future
prediction
analyze
classification
inference
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