U1Q2 Scientific Method

Trying to explain why a cactus needs little water to survive is an example of

• a prediction

• drawing a conclusion

• scientific inquiry

• classification

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In a scientific experiment, a statement that describes how to measure a particular variable or define a particular term is a(n)

• hypothesis

• manipulated variable

• operational definition

• responding variable

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Scientists' skepticism should be balanced with an ability to

• accept new and different ideas

• be honest

• find solutions to problems

• learn more about the topics they study

Scientists can communicate their results (check all that apply)

• at scientific meetings

• in scientific journals

• by exchanging information on the internet

• by discussing with their coworkers

To reveal trends in data, the data should be presented in a(n)

• hypothesis

• graph

• operational definition

• scientific investigation

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Thinking and questioning is the start of the scientific inquiry process.

• True

• False

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After drawing a conclusion, the scientific inquiry process is finished.

• True

• False

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A proposed explanation to an observation or question is called a(n)

• hypothesis

• experiment

• prediction

• inference

The factor in an experiment that is to be tested is called a(n)

• control

• responding (dependent) variable

• manipulated (independent) variable

• data

An experiment in which only one variable is changed at a time is called a

• solo experiment

• controlled experiment

• isolated experiment

• single experiment

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