Summer School Physical Science - CH 1 - Section I

A testable prediction is a(n) ______________.

• hypothesis

• experiment

• exercise

• variable

When designing an experiment, the first step is to __________.

• state a hypothesis

• list a producer

• state the problem

• analyze the data

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 is not allowed to change during the course of 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