Nature of Science

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In a controlled experiment, which is the variable that the scientist changes?

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independent variable

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What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales make?

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making observations

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In which step of the scientific method do we want to use graphs?

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analyze data

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In an investigation on the effect of ultraviolet light on mold spore growth, what is the group of mold spores grown without receiving any ultraviolet light known as?

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control group

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What is the volume of water displaced by the seeds? Options: 15 mL, 14 mL, 5 mL, 4 mL

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4 mL

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What is included in the definition of a scientific theory?

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a well tested explanation of natural events

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What is the correct order of the steps in the scientific method? Options: Make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze the results, ask a question, draw conclusions, communicate results., Ask questions, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze results, draw conclusions, communicate results, Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test hypothesis, draw conclusions, analyze results, communicate results., Ask a question, analyze results, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, draw conclusions, communicate results.

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Ask questions, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze results, draw conclusions, communicate results

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Instrument to measure 15 mL of glycerine? Options: scale, graduated cylinder, ruler, thermometer

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graduated cylinder

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If you wanted to know volume of water in a water bottle, you would use milliliters, liters, grams, kiloliters

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milliliters

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The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an

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observation