Scientific method Flashcards

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1
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Scientists test a hypothesis by

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running experiments and analyzing data

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2
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in the evidence of the claim, evidence, reasoning, summary

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data is used

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3
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The metric system is

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universally used by scientists,based on 10

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4
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During the engineering process, a design is created and improved

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True

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5
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THe independent varible

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changed by the scientist

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5
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the dependent varible

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is plotted on the y axis

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6
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There are 100 cm in a meter

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True

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7
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A meter is equal to

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1000 mm

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8
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A quantitative observation uses

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numbers and units

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9
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The independent variable is on the x axis

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True

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10
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The tool that measures mass is a triple beam balance

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a solution to a problem

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10
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Volume is measured using a

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graduated cylinder

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11
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The tool that measures mass is a triple beam balance

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True

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12
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A ……….. contains a spout for poring liquids

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beaker

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13
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This tool is used to protect a person’s eyes

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goggles

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13
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How many ml are in 1 liter

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1000

14
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In a direct relationship x increases and y increases

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True

15
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The control group in an expiriment is

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not affected by the independent variable

15
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the control group in an expiriment is

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not affected by the independent variable

16
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A unit factor is

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a fraction equal to 1
used to convert units

17
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When writing a unit factor the unit which is being converted to is in the denominater

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false

18
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453 garams is equal to 1 pound. What is the mass in grams of 4.2 pounds.

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1902.6 g

19
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How many mm are in 1 cm.

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10

20
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The group that isn’t experimented with is known as the

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control group

21
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Biosphere 2 is an example of an engineered system.

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True

22
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When converting from a larger unit to a smaller unit in the metric system, multiply by a factor of ten.

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True