nature of Science

Multiple Choice

The Process that uses observations and investigations to gain knowledge about events in nature is called_____

• Experiment

• Inferring

• Predicting

• Science

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A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called a _____

• prediction

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

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A standard for comparison in an experiment is called a _____

• fact

• variable

• constant

• control

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An explanation that is based on experiments is a scientific_____

• inquiry

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

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A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions is a _____

• scientific inquiry

• scientific hypothesis

• scientific theory

• scientific law

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The amount of space occupied by an object is______

• mass

• volume

• length

• density

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The SI base unit for temperature is_____

• candela

• Fahrenheit

• Kelvin

• mole

Multiple Choice

Before designing and carrying out a experiment, one should find out what is already known about the topic by_____

• researching information

• forming a hypothesis

• analyze data

• forming a conclusion

Multiple Choice

Scientists can communicate their results_____

• in scientific meetings

• in scientific journals

• by exchanging information on the internet

• all of the above

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To reveal trends in data, the data should be presented in a

• hypothesis

• graph

• operational definition

• scientific investigation

Multiple Choice

The part of an experiment in which all conditions are kept the same is the

• hypothesis

• constant

• conclusion

• independent variable

Multiple Choice

The steps commonly used by scientists in gathering information to test a hypothesis and solve problems are called____

• descriptive research

• pure science

• scientific methods

• applied science

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In a scientific experiment, the one variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis is called the _______ variable

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A scientific law that is based on repeated ________ made over long periods of time.

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The ______ is the base metric unit of liquid measure.

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For ease of understanding, scientists report measurements using the _____ system.

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The ______ is a visual display of information or data.

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In a line graph, the _______ axis is the y-axis.

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Graphs are a quick way of communicating a lot of ________ in a small space.

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The symbol km is used to describe a ______