Scientific Research Spring Final Exam review

Which of the following is one of the three databases one could use to gather background research?

• ScienceDirect

• PubMed

• Galenet

• Google Scholar

What type of graph is best used to show trends over time?

• Line Graph

• Pie Chart

• Histogram

• Bar Graph

What is the purpose of a legend in a graph?

• To explain the symbols or colors used

• To provide a title for the graph

• To label the axes

• To show the scale of the graph

In a graph, where is the independent variable typically located?

• X-axis

• Y-axis

• Title

• Legend

Which step of the scientific method involves developing a testable prediction?

• Experiment

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Observation

What is a control in an experiment?

• A variable that is measured

• A factor that is deliberately kept the same

• A group or factor that remains unchanged

• A variable that is changed by the experimenter

Which type of graph is best for comparing discrete categories?

• Scatter Plot

• Pie Chart

• Bar Graph

• Line Graph

What is the role of the abstract in a science fair project?

• To describe the experiment procedure

• To list all materials used

• To give an overview of the project

• To provide detailed data analysis

Which of the following is a constant in an experiment?

• A factor that is measured

• A factor that changes due to the independent variable

• A factor that is deliberately changed

• A factor that remains the same across all groups

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What is the main focus of a pie chart?

• To show trends over time

• To compare discrete categories

• To show proportions of a whole

• To display continuous data