Chapter 1 The Nature of Science Review

An explanation of an event that is based on repeated observations and experiments is a 

• variable.
• theory.
• hypothesis.
• problem.

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A statement that describes what happens in nature is a 

• scientific law.
• variable.
• theory.
• hypothesis.

An organized process used to gather observations and test a hypothesis is a(n) 

• experiment.
• problem.
• constant.
• exercise.

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A factor that does not change in an experiment is the 

• independent variable.
• control.
• constant.
• dependent variable.

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A factor that changes in an experiment from manipulation of the independent variable is the

• hypothesis.
• control.
• constant.
• dependent variable.

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A standard for comparison that helps to ensure that the experimental result is caused by the condition being tested is the 

• independent variable.
• dependent variable.
• constant.
• control.

When designing an experiment, the first step is to 

• analyze the data.
• state a hypothesis.
• state the problem.
• list a procedure.

A testable prediction is a(n)

• exercise.
• hypothesis.
• experiment.
• variable.

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What is the correct order of measurements from largest to smallest? 

• km, m, cm, mm, μ
• μ, n, km, cm, m
• m, n, km, mm, d
• km, d, n, cm, μ

What is the manipulating variable on the graph?

• Number of family members
• Colors
• Columns
• Family Members