Physical Science- ch.1 Nature of Science

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The scientific method is used in everyday life to acquire/get information.

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True

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Can experiments always be done to collect data?

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No, because living things could be harmed.

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A fair and valid experiment contains: independent variable, dependent variable, controlled variables (controls)

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All of the above

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How can one help ensure that an experiment is unbiased and valid? Options: peer review, multiple graphs, multiple trials, peer review, independent and dependent variables, send a link to a news outlet

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multiple trials, peer review, independent and dependent variables

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Scientists must remain open-minded, meaning that they are willing to accept different ideas that may not agree with their hypothesis.

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True

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Scientist and other people start with questions and observations that may come from: Curiosity, skepticism, open-mindedness, and creativity, Practical problems (flooding issue in a coastal area), New technology (3-D printers), All of the above

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All of the above

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Which is an example of qualitative data? Options: The girl has brown hair., The girl's hair is 50 centimeters long., The girl is 95 centimeters tall., The girl weighs 140 lbs

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The girl has brown hair.

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Which is an example of quantitative data? Options: The boy did a lot of push-ups, The boy has blonde hair., The boy weighs 140 pounds., The boy has green eyes.

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The boy weighs 140 pounds.

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What scientific attitudes help generate new ideas?

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Curiosity, skepticism, open-mindedness, and creativity help scientists generate new ideas.

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Scientists who disagree with hypotheses design experiments to test them.

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True