Scientific Method Review

Data that are qualitative are always-

• described in words
• represented in numbers
• repeated for verification
• the most accurate type of data

"The insect in Container B has six appendages" is an example of what type of scientific observation?

• quanitative
• qualitative
• inference
• hypothesis

What is NOT an example of qualitative data?

• the average high daily temperature for the month of july
• the names of chemicals found in breakfast cereal
• the zip codes in which each high school student resides
• types of shoes worn by pedestrians on a city street 

A hypothesis is-

• a possible explanation of an observation that can be tested
• a proven statement
• a conclusive statement
• a definite answer to a possible problem

You suggest that the absence of water could prevent the growth of bread mold. This is-

• a hypothesis
• a conclusion
• an experiment
• an analysis

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The purpose of a controlled experiment is to allow a scientist to isolate and test-

• a single variable
• several variables
• many data
• a conclusion

The variable that is measured in the experiment is-

• the dependent variable
• the independent variable
• the control variable
• the hypothetical variable

The main reason that diagrams, tables and graphs of data are used by scientists is to-

• organize data
• verify the conclusion
• test a hypothesis
• create an experiment

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Which of the following must be done for the results of an experiment to be considered valid?

• the experiment must be repeated numerous times and the same results are obtained
• the results must be published in a national journal
• the results must be shown in a graph
• the results must be only quantitative

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What would NOT be considered a source of valid scientific information?

• tabloid magazine
• scientific journal
• science textbook
• a technical report

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