7th Spiral Review of Nos Chp 1 & 3

Front

What is the number that appears most often in a set of data?

Back

Mode

Front

In an experiment, what is the dependent variable when studying the effect of carbon dioxide on plant growth?

Back

Growth of plants

Front

What are observations that deal with a number or amount called?

Back

Quantitative observations

Front

Which attitude allows a scientist to accept new and different ideas?

Back

Open-mindedness

Front

In an experiment testing how temperature of water affects the speed of rusting, what is the manipulated variable?

Back

Temperature of water

Front

What is the average of a set of numbers called?

Back

Mean

Front

What do you call observations that describe qualities or characteristics?

Back

Qualitative observations

Front

What is the term for the variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment?

Back

Manipulated variable

Front

What is the term for the variable that is measured in an experiment?

Back

Dependent variable

Front

What is the middle value in a set of data when arranged in order?

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Median