What does the source state about scientific papers before publication?

They are only published by the original authors.

They do not require any evaluation.

What are "inferences" described as in the source?

Logical statements based on gathered evidence

What is the purpose of conducting "repeated trials" in an experiment?

Information not provided in source for the purpose of repeated trials, only that they are needed for a flawless graph, implying their importance

According to the source, what does a student come up with in a science fair?

A problem that they investigate

What is something the source wished they could tell their younger self about the steps of the scientific method?

Don't think those steps are written in stone.

They are always written in stone.

They are only for science fairs.

They are very difficult to follow.

What is a "procedure" in an experiment?

A set of steps that are followed

Why did the Amoeba Sisters presenter initially have a misconception about the scientific method?

Because her science fair project followed a specific linear sequence, leading her to believe it was the only way.

Because she never participated in a science fair.

Because she only read about it in textbooks.

Because she thought science was boring.

How does the source describe the reality of how scientists often work, in contrast to a linear sequence?

They frequently do NOT work in a linear sequence, often going back or asking new questions.

They always follow a rigid, step-by-step process.

They avoid going back through steps.

They only develop theories, not models.

If you search for "scientific method" online or in a textbook, what might you find?

Variety, with some including research or prediction steps, and some taking out steps.

Only one universal sequence of steps.

Identical steps presented across all sources.

A note that it is no longer used by scientists.

What was one thing the presenter loved most about science fair and going through its steps?

Getting to explore something she was curious about.

Getting to compete with others.

Why might an inference need to change after further study?

Because more observations and further study can lead to new evidence.

Because inferences are always wrong.

Because inferences are not based on any evidence.

Because the scientific method requires constant changes.

When doing research for an experiment, what is an important consideration for sources?

To check whether the source is credible and to cite it.

To pick the first thing that comes up in a search engine.

To only use information from non-scientific papers.

In the barnacle experiment, why would the experimental groups receive different concentrations of the anti-barnacle additive?

To test the effect of varying levels of the independent variable.

To make the experiment more complex.

To determine which concentration is easiest to apply.

To ensure that all boats look different.

Why is it important to use the same type of application tool for both experimental and control groups in the barnacle experiment?

To rule out the tool itself having an additional impact and to ensure only the additive's effect is tested.

To save time during the experiment.

To make the experiment cheaper.

To show that the tool is also a variable.

What is the relationship between the independent and dependent variables on a graph according to the source?

The independent variable is investigated as a potential cause, and the dependent variable is the potential effect.

Both variables change independently.

The dependent variable causes changes in the independent variable.

What does the mnemonic DRY MIX help remember?

Where the dependent/responding and manipulated/independent variables go on a graph.

The order of scientific method steps.

The types of scientific theories.

How to conduct an experiment ethically.

Why does the source emphasize that science is "not done"?

Because new learning is happening everyday, from medical treatments to environmental solutions and understanding the universe.

Because no one has fully explored everything yet.

Because old discoveries are constantly being disproven.

What did the presenter's sister, Petunia, mistakenly believe about science after reading her school textbook?

That science, for the most part, was done and all discovered.

That science was too difficult for most people.

That science could be done by anyone.

That science was only about experiments.

What is vital when new scientific information is gained, according to the source?

Good science communication with credible sources, and the ability to evaluate it.

Debating it in public forums without verification.

Only trusting information from old textbooks.

How does understanding the nature of science relate to "everyone"?

It is paramount for everyone, because science is for everyone.

It's only important for professional scientists.

It's a niche topic for academics.

It is only useful for those participating in science fairs.

What kind of variables would "using the same boat models and same boat sizes" be in the barnacle experiment?

Controlled variables (constants)

If an experiment had a separate "prediction step" not part of the hypothesis, which aspect of the scientific method is being highlighted?

The variety in how the scientific method can be presented.

The universal agreement on steps.

In the context of the barnacle experiment, why is it stated that the hypothetical graph is "not flawless"?

Because it would need numerical labels with units, graph titles, and repeated trials.

Because it's hard to draw perfect graphs.

Because the data is hypothetical.

Because it didn't include a third variable.

Why is curiosity important to those who love science?

Because exploring curious questions about phenomena can lead to new learning.

It helps in designing complex procedures.

It makes it easier to collect data.

What is an "observation" in the context of scientific investigation, using the barnacle example?

Gathering data by counting, identifying, or describing.

Making a guess about something.

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What is a common event where students investigate a problem using steps of the scientific method?

A history fair

A book club meeting

A science fair

A debate competition

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According to the source, what is a hypothesis?

A final conclusion

A type of data

A suggested testable explanation

An observation of phenomena

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What is the main goal of science, regardless of the branch?

To win awards

To prove a single point

To gain knowledge

To perform experiments

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The word "science" is derived from a Latin word meaning what?

Experimentation

Discovery

Knowledge

Research

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What evaluates a scientific paper before it is published in a journal?

The author's family

A newspaper editor

The author's peers (other scientists)

A librarian

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In an experiment, what is the "control group"?

The group that receives all treatments.

The group that measures the results.

A group that does not receive the treatment.

The group that makes observations.

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Where is the independent variable typically placed on a graph?

Y-axis

Z-axis

X-axis

It depends on the data type.

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Science Process

What is a common event where students investigate a problem using steps of the scientific method?

According to the source, what is a hypothesis?

What is the main goal of science, regardless of the branch?

The word "science" is derived from a Latin word meaning what?

What evaluates a scientific paper before it is published in a journal?

In an experiment, what is the "control group"?

Where is the independent variable typically placed on a graph?

What does the "D" in the DRY MIX mnemonic stand for?

What does the "I" in the DRY MIX mnemonic stand for?

What type of phenomena can science only be used for?

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