1-1 Nature of Science

Which group in an experiment is used for comparison and is considered the standard or 'normal' group?

• Control group
• Dependent variable
• Constants
• Independent variable

What is the term for what changes in response to the independent variable and is measured?

• Independent variable
• Constants
• Dependent variable
• Experimental group

What is the term for aspects of an experiment that are kept constant or consistent?

• Dependent variable
• Constants
• Experimental group
• Independent variable

What field applies scientific and mathematic principles to solve problems?

• Fact
• Principle
• Technology
• Engineering

Which group(s) in an experiment are being tested?

• Experimental group
• Constants
• Dependent variable
• Independent variable

What type of scientific observation is an explanation of an observed phenomenon based on research?

• Law
• Theory
• Principle
• Fact

Which type of scientific observation describes how something occurs in nature?

• Theory
• Fact
• Law
• Principle

What is the term for what is deliberately changed or manipulated in an investigation?

• Experimental group
• Dependent variable
• Independent variable
• Constants

Which type of scientific observation is an objective, verifiable observation?

• Law
• Principle
• Fact
• Theory

What is the term for the application of scientific discoveries to meet human needs and goals through the development of products and processes?

• Engineering
• Principle
• Fact
• Technology