Nature of Science Review

Science is the study of what?

• the human body
• sound and sight
• the natural world

Select all that apply: Which of the following are examples of scientific tools used for observation?

• tape measure
• microscope
• magnifying glass
• spring scale
• stop watch

Select all that apply: Which of the following are examples of scientific tools used for measurement?

• tape measure
• microscope
• magnifying glass
• spring scale
• stop watch

What is scientific data?

• an experiment
• a collection of information
• the internet

Which of the following would be an example of quantitative data?

• The flower is red.
• The slug is slimy.
• The bug is 5 cm long.

Which of the following would be an example of qualitative data?

• The laptop is white.
• She is 150 cm tall.
• My fingernail is 2 cm long.

What type of graph is shown?

• Bar Graph
• Pictograph
• Line Graph

Name the type of graph shown:

• Bar Graph
• Pictograph
• Line Graph

What type of graph is this?

• Bar Graph
• Pictograph
• Line Graph

What type of data would you use a line graph for?

• Comparing votes
• Change over time
• Showing percentages or parts of a whole