Nature of Science Semester 2 Exam Review

The part of an experiment that doesn't change is a _____.

• control

• constant

• conclusion

The variable that is changed by the scientist to test a hypothesis is called the _________________________ .

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• control

Which is the best description of the dependent variable?

• the variable that is changed by the scientist

• the measurable variable

• the variable that does not change

Scientists frequently repeat the experiments of others scientists. Why is this important in science?

• Scientists often ask each other for help in performing experiments.

• Replication of experiments helps to confirm and verify results.

• Scientists frequently perform other scientists’ experiments in order to practice their technique.

• Repeating experiments is an effective way to make sure a laboratory is in optimal condition.

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Cara read an article on why repetition and replication are so important, but she did not understand the difference between them. Which of the following best explains the two terms?

• Repetition is when a scientist repeats an experiment; replication is when a scientist conducts an experiment on genetic material.

• Repetition is when a scientist does the same experiment a number of times; replication is when other scientists reproduce a scientist’s experiment.

• Repetition is when a scientist publishes in more than one scientific periodical; replication is when another scientist reproduces another scientist’s results.

• Repetition is when a scientist commits an error in an experiment the first time and must repeat it; replication is when a scientist repeats an experiment to make sure it is valid.

What is being kept constant?

• ramp height
• speed of the ball rolling
• type of ball

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Sarah is participating in a walkathon to raise money for local literacy programs. The amount of money Sarah will raise depends on the distance she walks.
m = the amount of money Sarah will raise
d = the distance Sarah walks
Which of the variables is dependent?

• m
• d

Justin blows his nose, but mucus seems to leak through the tissue.  He decides to test which tissue holds up the best while sneezing.  What is the independent variable?

• sneezing
• Justin
• amount of tissue
• type of tissue

Mr. McNeice wanted to know if different types of music affected people's heart rates, so he played different music and checked their pulses.  What is the dependent variable?

• type of music
• heart rate
• how long they listend to music
• Mr. McNeice

How many independent variables should be tested at a time in a scientific investigation?

• none
• one
• two
• three

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