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6th Jones_Madeline PS > Test - Scientific Method > Flashcards

Test - Scientific Method Flashcards

1
Q
  1. A testable prediction that precedes a cause and effect relationship between variables is a(n) _________
A

Hypothesis

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  1. What is the part of an experiment that serves as a standard for comparison?
A

Control group

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  1. Using a graduated cylinder what is the measurement when the meniscus is at the 20.
A

20.0mL

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  1. Which would be the BEST way to illustrate the percentage of students receiving A’s, B’s, C’s, and F’s on a recent test?
    A. Bar Graph B. Circle Graph
    C. Line Graph D. Scatter Graph
A

B. Circle Graph

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  1. A factor that does not change in an experiment is the ________
A

Constant

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  1. Which type of graph would be most appropriate for a track runner to use in order to look at how his speed varied during a 500-meter race?
A

Line Graph

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  1. What is the SI unit for length?
A

M

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  1. What is the SI unit for mass?
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Kg

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  1. What is the SI unit for temp?
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K

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  1. If you were measuring a pencil and the tip of it was in between the 15 and 16, the measurement would be_____
A

15.50cm

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  1. What is the average out of group As data?
  2. 26.5 3. 27.0
  3. 27.5 4. 27.7
A

26.5 + 27.5 + 27.0 + 27.7 = 108.7 divided by 4 = 27.18 cm

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  1. What is the average length in group Bs data?
  2. 25.5 3. 23.0
  3. 25.0 4. 29.5
A

103 divided by 4 = 25.75cm

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  1. 2,075,000
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2.075 x 10*6

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  1. 0.0041
A

4.1 x 10*-3

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  1. Bowl + wand
A

Mortar and pestle—> grinds into powder

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16
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  1. Pinching utensil
A

Beaker tongs—-> to move hot objects

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17
Q
  1. Beaker with small opening
A

Erlenmayer flask—-> heat, stir, mix, measure

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18
Q
  1. Fire on a stick
A

Bunsen burner—-> heat

19
Q
  1. What is the independent v in an experiment designed to investigate the effect of caffeine on the heartbeat of water fleas?
A

Heartbeat

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20
Q
  1. What is the control group in an experiment designed to investigate the effect of caffeine on the heartbeat of water fleas?
A

W/out caffeine

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21
Q
  1. What is the experimental group in an experiment designed to investigate the effect of caffeine on the heartbeat of water fleas?
A

W/ caffeine

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6th Jones_Madeline PS (6 decks)

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