Nature of Science and Investigations

A(n) ____________ is a special type of scientific investigation that is performed under controlled conditions.

• experiment
• lab
• inquiry
• hypothesis

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The more times that an experiment is repeated and the same results obtained, the more likely the results are _________. 

• better
• observed
• valid
• used

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An experiment generally tests how one _________ is affected by another.

• Variable
• test
• scientist
• option

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The variable that affects the dependent variable is called the _________ variable.

• dependent
• optional
• independent
• scientific

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The affected variable is called the __________ variable.

• independent
• dependent
• changed
• numerical

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The process of gathering information

• analyzing
• hypothesizing
• inferring
• observation

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Used to hold, measure, and heat liquids (it has a wide mouth and is made of glass).

• Beaker

• Graduated Cylinder

• Test Tube

• Electronic Scale

An instrument for measuring temperature (heat energy).

• Erlenmeyer Flask

• Triple Beam Balance

• Thermometer

• Test Tube

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Tool used to measure force (in Newtons).

• Spring Scale

• Graduated Cylinder

• Funnel

• Petri Dish

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Replication is when one scientist

• copies another scientist's experiment.

• laughs at another scientist's experiment.

• repeats their own experiment several times.

• clones another scientist.