Nature Of Science Spring ACP Question Preview (ID: 9498)


Scientific Theory Scientific Method Scientific Hypothesis Experiment Inference Dependent Variable. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

An explanation of observations of events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations is which of the following?
a) scientific law
b) scientific truth
c) scientific theory
d) scientific experiment

What is a rule that describe repeatable patterns in nature work under specific conditions in nature?
a) scientific law
b) scientific truth
c) scientific theory
d) scientific experiment

The variable that is changed by the investigator in an experiment is called the ____.
a) independent variable
b) dependent variable
c) control
d) constant

A prediction or statement that can be tested is ____.
a) observation
b) conclusion
c) inference
d) hypothesis

Which of the following is a factor in an experiment that does not change?
a) constant
b) dependent variable
c) control
d) conclusion

The process of learning more about the natural world is ____.
a) critical thinking
b) experiment
c) science
d) inference

The variable that is changed by the investigator in an experiment is called the ____.
a) constant
b) control
c) independent variable
d) dependent variable

Rob saw an advertisement for a household tool that would chop, slice, and sew. Using a comparison of what he already knew, he knew it wasn't true. He was using his...
a) intuition
b) critical thinking
c) common sense
d) noodle

Which of the following is a way that scientists communicate their results to others?
a) write scientific articles
b) speak at a conferences
c) exchange information on the Internet
d) all of the above

Using wind tunnels to make bicycles more aerodynamic is the practical use of scientific knowledge or...
a) scientific law
b) technology
c) windology
d) manufactoring

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