Intro to Biology Review

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What is the first thing you should do if an accident occurs during a science experiment?

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Report it to the teacher.

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What is the experimental factor that is changed on purpose by the scientist?

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Independent variable.

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What is the volume of an object if the water in a graduated cylinder rises from 3.0 mL to 5.0 mL after the object is submerged?

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2.0 mL.

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True or False: Scientific theories can be considered as absolute truth.

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False.

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What is the term for the variable that is measured in an experiment?

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Dependent variable.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What does it mean to analyze data in an experiment?

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To interpret and draw conclusions from the collected data.

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What is the role of safety goggles in a science lab?

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To protect eyes from harmful substances or accidents.