Reference Materials

encyclopedias, books, magazines, and the Internet

• procedure

• reference materials

• Scientific methods

• telescope

Suppose you want to perform a scientific investigation to find out how high a ball bounces on different kinds of surfaces. What are examples of appropriate reference materials? (check all that apply)

• books

• scientific journals

• articles written by other scientists

• reliable internet sites

• TikTok videos

Suppose you want to perform a scientific investigation to find out how high a ball bounces on different kinds of surfaces. What are appropriate materials to reference before beginning your investigation?

• whatever you find on the internet

• others opinions

• materials reviewed and verified by other scientists

• Any book on the topic

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Volume

• The flow of electrical energy through a circuit

• Measurement of the ability of a solid to dissolve in a liquid

• The amount of matter in something; measured in grams

• The amount of space matter takes up; measured in liters (L), cubic centimeters (cm3 ), or milliliters (mL)

Look at the picture and choose the correct word.

What are they?

• metals

• equipment

• a sieve

• a magnet

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Look at the picture and choose the best word.

What are they?

• metals

• equipment

• a sieve

• a magnet

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Which of the following is considered a primary reference material in scientific research?

• Encyclopedias

• Peer-reviewed journals

• Social media posts

• Personal blogs

What type of reference material would be most reliable for understanding the chemical properties of a substance?

• Wikipedia

• Peer-reviewed scientific journal

• Online forum

• Personal blog

When conducting an experiment on plant growth, which reference material is most appropriate to consult?

• Gardening magazines

• Scientific journals

• Social media

• Personal diaries

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Which reference material is best for finding detailed experimental procedures?

• Textbooks

• Scientific journals

• Newspapers

• Magazines

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