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You water several plants with different kinds of liquid to see how their growth is affected. What is the dependent variable?
a) The kinds of liquid that you used on the plants
b) The type of soil you used in the pots
c) The growth of the plants
d) The amount of liquid you gave the plants

The factors in an experiment that remain the same
a) variable
b) dependent variable
c) explanation
d) constant

A spoken or written summary of observations
a) precision
b) description
c) inference
d) explanation

0.3 kg = ?g
a) 3,000 g
b) 300 g
c) 30 g
d) 0.003 g

Which is a way to test your hypothesis?
a) perform an experiment
b) gather and evaluate evidence
c) make a model
d) all

If a person landed 3 arrows close together on a target, but not in the bulls-eye, they would be
a) accurate
b) precise
c) accurate and precise
d) neither accurate nor precise

What is the last step in the scientific inquiry process?
a) test the hypothesis
b) analyze results
c) draw conclusions
d) share your results

A hypothesis must be all of the following EXCEPT
a) logical
b) testable
c) specific
d) a question

The science that studies the Earth
a) physical science
b) life science
c) astrology
d) Earth science

The practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.
a) prediction
b) precision
c) technology
d) accuracy

Which is NOT a safety rule to follow in the lab?
a) wear goggles on your head instead of your eyes
b) follow directions
c) report immediately if there is a spill or something is broken
d) all

Which is a way to test your hypothesis?
a) perform an experiment
b) gather and evaluate evidence
c) make a model
d) all

a description of how similar or close measurements are to each other
a) accuracy
b) explanation
c) precision
d) significant digit

any factor that can have more than one value
a) constant
b) explanation
c) variable
d) precision

a rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature
a) theory
b) law
c) technology
d) observation

The investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations
a) science
b) hypothesis
c) technology
d) critical thinking

an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations
a) theory
b) hypothesis
c) law
d) technology

T/F: You should keep the results of your experiments to yourself.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

What kind of questions can science NOT answer?
a) Questions about feelings
b) Questions about personal beliefs
c) Questions about values
d) All

T/F: There is no value in an incorrect hypothesis.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

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