Nature of science review questions

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This variable is the one thing that is changed on purpose...

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Independent Variable

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What is the dependent variable (effect) in this experiment? "Does eating breakfast improve test scores?"

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The grade you receive on your test.

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What are constant variables?

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The variables that we keep the same to make the experiment a fair test

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The _ is an organized set of investigative procedures used by scientists when performing controlled experiments.

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scientific method

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Information you gather using your five senses is called

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an observation.

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What statement about opinions is TRUE?
Options: Scientific knowledge is based on opinions., Opinions are based on observations., Opinions vary from person to person., Opinions are true information.

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Opinions vary from person to person.

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What is a controlled test of a hypothesis called?

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an experiment

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Which of these BEST describes the scientific method?

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steps that guide scientists in answering a scientific question during a controlled experiment

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What is being changed in this experiment?

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Type of ball

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Classify the type of observation: There are 29 students in the classroom.

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quantitative observation