The Nature of Science and Scientific method

The process of learning about the world aroun us is

• genealogy

• cosmetics

• science

• history

What do we call people who study or work in science?

• sociologist

• economist

• scientist

• anthropologist

What field of science helps people to stay healthy?

• astronomy

• botany

• physics

• medicine

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Science is fun because it usually involves:

• watching tv

• eating candy

• playing video games

• learning

To get most jobs in science what do you need after highschool?

• special equipment

• a microscope

• more education

• luck

Observations made during an experiment are called:

• results

• problems

• questions

• conclusions

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An experimet is a(n):

• long task

• definite answer

• accident

• scientific test

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The scientific method often starts by forming a (n):

• hypothesis

• question

• conclusion

• experiment

Which of the following is not an example of quantitative data?

• Temperature

• Speed

• Height

• Texture

Anna is in charge of studying how the amount of plant food (fertilizer) affects the height of a plant at a local garden. Which testable statement does she investigate?

• There is no way to test this hypothesis.

• If a plant receives two cups of food per day, then the height of the plant will increase

• If a plant gets different amounts of water and two cups of food per day, the height of the plant will increase

• If a plant receives more sunlight, the height of the plant will decrease

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