Chapter 2: Scientific Method & Statistics Quiz

Testable explanation for an observation.

• Hypothesis

• Prediction

• Data

• Observation

Information gathered in an experiment

• Correlation

• Observation

• Statistics

• Data

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Information gathered by using sight, hearing, smell, and touch

• Correlation

• Observation

• Statistics

• Data

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Verbal or graphical explanation for how a system works or is organized

• Conceptual Model

• Physical Model

• Graphical Model

• Mathematical Model

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Used to study a subject when using an experiment is impossible or unethical

• Correlation

• Prediction

• Probability

• Experiment

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

How do you test a hypothesis?

• Observation

• Prediction

• Experiment

• Model

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Chance of something happening

• Correlation

• Prediction

• Statistics

• Probability

Logical statement about what will happen if a hypothesis is correct

• Prediction

• Data

• Hypothesis

• Probability

Which essential characteristics does a good experiment have? Select all that apply.

• A control group is given the experimental treatment

• A single variable is tested

• A control is used

• A single variable is not given the experimental treatment

"If a student holds their breath longer, then the amount of carbon dioxide they exhale will increase". What is the independent variable in this scenario?

• Carbon Dioxide amount

• Time holding breath

• Number of students

• How many breaths they take