Pretest Scientific Method - Zavarelli 22-23

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What are the two main types of data that scientists collect?

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Qualitative and quantitative.

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What type of data is involved in measuring the number of times a person breathes after exercise?

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Quantitative data.

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True or False: Qualitative data relies on numbers.

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False.

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Why must a scientific procedure be detailed?

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In order for another scientist to correctly repeat the experiment.

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What type of data involves descriptions, photographs, or illustrations that cannot be counted or measured?

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Qualitative data.

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Define qualitative data.

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Data that describes characteristics or qualities and cannot be measured numerically.

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Define quantitative data.

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Data that can be counted or measured and is expressed numerically.

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What is the importance of the scientific method in experiments?

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It provides a systematic approach to inquiry and helps ensure that experiments are repeatable and reliable.

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What is a hypothesis in the context of the scientific method?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the role of a control group in an experiment?

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To serve as a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.