Nature of Science Practice Quiz 3

Mrs. Poarch

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  1. Scientists use previous experiences to
  2. Your answer:
    make predictions about what will happen under certain circumstances
    collect data
    analyze their data
    serve as a control in the experiments


  3. After scientists analyze the results of their experiments, then they
  4. Your answer:
    include a control
    make a hypothesis
    communicate results
    decide on the variables to test


  5. Which of the following steps to solve a problem is completed first?
  6. Your answer:
    testing the hypothesis
    analyzing data
    identifying the problem
    forming the hypothesis


  7. Which of the following steps to solve a problem is completed last?
  8. Your answer:
    testing the hypothesis
    drawing conclusions
    identifying the problem
    analyzing data


  9. Listing what is already known about a problem and the possible ways to solve the problem are parts of
  10. Your answer:
    hypothesizing
    planning
    collecting data
    concluding


  11. ? can save time and money by testing ideas that are hard to test.
  12. Your answer:
    biases
    conclusions
    variables
    models


  13. A statement that can be tested is a(n)
  14. Your answer:
    variable
    conclusion
    observation
    hypothesis


  15. A factor in an experiment that can change is a(n)
  16. Your answer:
    control
    hypothesis
    observation
    variable


  17. A sample that is treated exactly like all other experimental groups except that the variable is not applied to it is a(n)
  18. Your answer:
    conclusion
    control
    hypothesis
    observation


  19. Scientists conduct multiple trials of experiments to
  20. Your answer:
    experiments always have the same results
    make the results more reliable
    to save money
    it's more fun


  21. One tool that can be used to display data is a
  22. Your answer:
    microscope
    beaker
    computer
    balance


  23. One way to reduce bias in an investigation is to
  24. Your answer:
    ask only boys a question about a school topic
    use descriptions as data
    make sure the data comes out the way you want it to
    collect numerical data


  25. A good way to organize and record your results and observations is
  26. Your answer:
    by using a computer
    in a table or chart
    with a balance or scale
    by having a good experimental design


  27. Which of the following units is part of the International System of Units, or SI (metric system)?
  28. Your answer:
    miles
    feet
    pounds
    grams



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