IPC: The Nature of Science

A testable prediction is a(n) ______.

• hypothesis

• experiment

• exercise

• variable

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

• control

• independent variable

• constant

• dependent variable

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

• control

• hypothesis

• constant

• dependent variable

A factor that does not change in an experiment is the ______.

• control

• independent variable

• constant

• dependent variable

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

• problem

• experiment

• exercise

• constant

A statement that describes what happens in nature is a ______.

• scientific law

• hypothesis

• theory

• variable

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

• problem

• hypothesis

• theory

• variable

An idea, event, or object that can be used to represent something you are trying to explain is a ______.

• model

• constant

• hypothesis

• variable

The light bulb is an example of ______.

• pure science

• technology

• a dependent variable

• an exercise

A beaker contains 0.32 L of water. The beaker’s volume is ______ milliliters.

• 3.2

• 0.032

• 32

• 320