Quiz about The Nature of Science / The Scientific Method

Question 1

What is the systematic study of natural events and conditions, aimed at verifying or testing hypotheses through observation and experimentation?

Accepted Answer

Science

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Experiment

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Repetition

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Independent Variable

Question 2

What is information obtained through the use of senses, leading to an understanding of the world around us?

Accepted Answer

Observations

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Data

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Replication

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Dependent Variable

Question 3

What is a carefully structured procedure designed to investigate a specific question or hypothesis under controlled conditions?

Accepted Answer

Experiment

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Repetition

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Independent Variable

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Control Variables (Constants)

Question 4

What is information gathered from observations or experiments, providing evidence to support scientific inquiries?

Accepted Answer

Data

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Replication

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Dependent Variable

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Control Group

Question 5

What is the act of taking multiple measurements within a single experiment to enhance accuracy and reliability?

Accepted Answer

Repetition

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Independent Variable

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Control Variables (Constants)

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Hypothesis

Question 6

What is the process of repeating an entire experiment, often by different researchers, to validate and reinforce findings?

Accepted Answer

Replication

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Dependent Variable

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Control Group

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Inference

Question 7

What is the manipulated factor in an experiment, intentionally changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable? It is placed on the X-axis of graphs.

Accepted Answer

Independent Variable

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Control Variables (Constants)

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Hypothesis

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Analyze

Question 8

What is the measured outcome or response in an experiment, influenced by changes in the independent variable? It is placed on the Y-axis in graphs.

Accepted Answer

Dependent Variable

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Control Group

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Inference

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Rationale

Question 9

What are factors in an experiment that are intentionally kept consistent to isolate the effects of the independent variable?

Accepted Answer

Control Variables (Constants)

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Hypothesis

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Analyze

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Conclusion

Question 10

What is a group in an experiment that remains untreated or unchanged, providing a baseline for comparison to the experimental group?

Accepted Answer

Control Group (The Control)

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Inference

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Rationale

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Science

Question 11

What is a testable and falsifiable statement or prediction, often based on prior knowledge or research, guiding scientific investigation?

Accepted Answer

Hypothesis

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Analyze

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Conclusion

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Observations

Question 12

What is a logical deduction drawn from observations, evidence, or reasoning, contributing to a deeper understanding of phenomena?

Accepted Answer

Inference

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Rationale

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Science

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Experiment

Question 13

What does it mean to closely examine and interpret experimental data to uncover patterns, relationships, and insights that explain the observed results?

Accepted Answer

Analyze

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Conclusion

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Observations

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Data

Question 14

What is a well-constructed set of logical reasons and justifications for conducting an experiment, outlining its purpose and significance?

Accepted Answer

Rationale

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Science

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Experiment

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Repetition

Question 15

What is a reasoned decision derived from the analysis of experimental data, indicating the outcome and broader implications of the investigation?

Accepted Answer

Conclusion

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Observations

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Data

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Replication

Question 16

Based on the pie chart, which wildlife group makes up the greatest percentage of wildlife in a Florida wetland?

Accepted Answer

Birds

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Fish

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Alligators

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Turtles

Question 17

Based on the scatter plot, what can be inferred from the data?

Accepted Answer

Sea turtles make more nests at warmer temperatures.

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Sea turtles make fewer nests at warmer temperatures.

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Sea turtles make more nests at colder temperatures.

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Sea turtles only lay eggs on Anna Maria Island.

Question 18

Based on the line graph, in which year did Florida experience the greatest amount of hurricane activity in the last decade?

Accepted Answer

2016

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2012

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2014

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2018

Question 19

Based on the bar graph, during which season does Wauchula, FL experience the most rainfall on average?

Accepted Answer

Summer

(Jun-Aug)

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Spring

(Mar-May)

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Fall

(Sep-Nov)

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Winter

(Dec-Feb)

Question 20

Scientists collect data on the migration patterns of monarch butterflies by tagging and tracking them as they travel, relying on which characteristic of science?

Accepted Answer

Empirical Evidence

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Skepticism

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Objectivity

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Peer Review

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Ethics

Question 21

A biologist encounters a new research study claiming the discovery of a species with extraordinary abilities. The biologist reviews the study critically and questions the methodology, displaying which characteristic of science?

Accepted Answer

Skepticism

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Empirical Evidence

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Objectivity

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Peer Review

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Ethics

Question 22

Ecologists studying the impact of deforestation on local wildlife report their findings without personal bias, emphasizing which characteristic of science?

Accepted Answer

Objectivity

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Empirical Evidence

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Skepticism

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Peer Review

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Ethics

Question 23

Climate scientists submit their research on global warming to a group of fellow scientists for evaluation and constructive criticism, engaging in which characteristic of science?

Accepted Answer

Peer Review

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Empirical Evidence

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Skepticism

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Objectivity

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Ethics

Question 24

Researchers conducting experiments on animals ensure that their studies adhere to ethical guidelines and prioritize the welfare of the subjects, practicing which characteristic of science?

Accepted Answer

Ethics

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Empirical Evidence

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Skepticism

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Objectivity

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Peer Review

Question 25

A botanist notices that a certain species of plant grows taller in areas with more sunlight.

Identify the step of the scientific method that corresponds to this example.

Accepted Answer

Make an Observation

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Ask a Question

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Research the Question

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Form a Hypothesis

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Design & Conduct an Experiment

Question 26

The botanist wonders whether the amount of sunlight affects the height of the plants.

Identify the step of the scientific method that corresponds to this example.

Accepted Answer

Ask a Question

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Make an Observation

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Research the Question

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Form a Hypothesis

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Design & Conduct an Experiment

Question 27

The botanist reviews existing studies on plant growth and sunlight exposure to gather background information.

Identify the step of the scientific method that corresponds to this example.

Accepted Answer

Research the Question

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Make an Observation

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Ask a Question

Answer

Form a Hypothesis

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Design & Conduct an Experiment

Question 28

Based on the observation and research, the botanist predicts that plants exposed to more sunlight will grow taller.

Identify the step of the scientific method that corresponds to this example.

Accepted Answer

Form a Hypothesis

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Make an Observation

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Ask a Question

Answer

Research the Question

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Design & Conduct an Experiment

Question 29

The botanist sets up controlled experiments in different light conditions to test the hypothesis.

Identify the step of the scientific method that corresponds to this example.

Accepted Answer

Design & Conduct an Experiment

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Make an Observation

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Ask a Question

Answer

Research the Question

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Form a Hypothesis

Question 30

The botanist measures the height of the plants in each condition over a specified period.

Identify the step of the scientific method that corresponds to this example.

Accepted Answer

Collect Data

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Design & Conduct an Experiment

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Analyze Data

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State the Conclusion

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Share the Results

Question 31

The botanist uses statistical analysis to determine whether there's a significant difference in plant height between the different light conditions.

Identify the step of the scientific method that corresponds to this example.

Accepted Answer

Analyze Data

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Design & Conduct an Experiment

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Collect Data

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State the Conclusion

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Share the Results

Question 32

After analyzing the data, the botanist concludes that plants exposed to more sunlight indeed grow taller, supporting the hypothesis.

Identify the step of the scientific method that corresponds to this example.

Accepted Answer

State the Conclusion

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Design & Conduct an Experiment

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Collect Data

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Analyze Data

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Share the Results

Question 33

The botanist publishes the findings in a scientific journal, allowing other researchers to review and build upon the study.

Identify the step of the scientific method that corresponds to this example.

Accepted Answer

Share the Results

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Design & Conduct an Experiment

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Collect Data

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Analyze Data

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State the Conclusion

Question 34

Why is the Theory of Evolution considered a scientific theory rather than a scientific law?

Accepted Answer

It is supported by extensive empirical evidence and explains a wide range of observations.

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It has been proven to be universally true and unchanging.

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It is a set of mathematical equations that describe natural phenomena.

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It is a statement of a fundamental scientific principle.

Question 35

What distinguishes the law of gravity as a scientific law rather than a scientific theory?

Accepted Answer

It is a statement of a fundamental principle that describes a consistent and universal relationship.

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It is still under investigation and subject to change.

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It provides a comprehensive explanation for the phenomenon it describes.

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It is based on mathematical equations and complex formulas.

Question 36

Claim: "The majority of climate scientists have concluded that the increasing levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are contributing to global warming."
Which of the following criteria makes this claim scientific and helps to distinguish it from pseudoscientific claims influenced by commercial interests?

Accepted Answer

Supported by empirical evidence

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Lack of empirical evidence

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Overreliance on anecdotes

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Commercial interests

Question 37

Claim: "A new drug, when tested on a large sample of patients, has been shown to significantly reduce blood pressure levels in those with hypertension."

Which of the following criteria makes this claim scientific and helps to distinguish it from pseudoscientific claims?

Accepted Answer

Supported by empirical evidence

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Lack of empirical evidence

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Commercial interests

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Overreliance on anecdotes

Question 38

Claim: "Astronomers have observed the same gravitational laws governing the motion of planets within our solar system as well as distant galaxies in the universe."

Which of the following criteria makes this claim scientific and helps to distinguish it from pseudoscientific claims?

Accepted Answer

Consistent with natural laws

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Subjective and biased

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Lack of peer review

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Absence of mechanism

Question 39

Claim: "A mystical crystal, when worn as jewelry, brings good luck and positive energy to the wearer."

Which of the following criteria makes this claim pseudoscientific and helps to distinguish it from scientific claims?

Accepted Answer

Lack of empirical evidence

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Supported by empirical evidence

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Testable and falsifiable

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Peer reviewed

Question 40

In a plant growth experiment, scientists examined how different concentrations of fertilizer affected the growth of tomato plants. They applied one concentration of fertilizer to one group of plants and a different concentration to another group.

What is the independent variable in this study?

Accepted Answer

Concentration of fertilizer

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Tomato plants

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Growth of tomato plants

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Volume of water

Question 41

In a plant growth experiment, scientists examined how different concentrations of fertilizer affected the growth of tomato plants. They applied one concentration of fertilizer to one group of plants and a different concentration to another group.

What is the dependent variable in this study?

Accepted Answer

Growth of tomato plants

Answer

Tomato plants

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Concentration of fertilizer

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Volume of water

Question 42

In a culinary experiment, three pots of gumbo were cooked, each with a different mix of spices. The goal was to compare the flavors of these variations while keeping everything else, like ingredients and cooking methods, the same. As a reference, a fourth pot of gumbo was prepared without any spices added. This helped assess how different spice blends influenced the gumbo's taste.

What is the factor that varies in this culinary experiment? (Independent Variable)

Accepted Answer

The blend of spices used

Answer

The different pots of gumbo

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The cooking method

Question 43

In a culinary experiment, three pots of gumbo were cooked, each with a different mix of spices. The goal was to compare the flavors of these variations while keeping everything else, like ingredients and cooking methods, the same. As a reference, a fourth pot of gumbo was prepared without any spices added. This helped assess how different spice blends influenced the gumbo's taste.

What are the researchers primarily interested in measuring in this gumbo experiment? (Dependent Variable)

Accepted Answer

The overall flavor of the gumbo

Answer

The different pots of gumbo

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The blend of spices used

Question 44

In a culinary experiment, three pots of gumbo were cooked, each with a different mix of spices. The goal was to compare the flavors of these variations while keeping everything else, like ingredients and cooking methods, the same. As a reference, a fourth pot of gumbo was prepared without any spices added. This helped assess how different spice blends influenced the gumbo's taste.

What aspects of the experiment remains consistent to ensure fair comparisons? (Constants)

Accepted Answer

The cooking method and ingredients

Answer

The different pots of gumbo

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The blend of spices used

Question 45

In a culinary experiment, three pots of gumbo were cooked, each with a different mix of spices. The goal was to compare the flavors of these variations while keeping everything else, like ingredients and cooking methods, the same. As a reference, a fourth pot of gumbo was prepared without any spices added. This helped assess how different spice blends influenced the gumbo's taste.

Which pot of gumbo serves as a baseline for comparison in this experiment? (The Control)

Accepted Answer

The pot prepared without any added spices

Answer

The different pots of gumbo

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The blend of spices used

Question 46

Determine whether the following measurement is considered qualitative or quantitative:
Color - Describing an apple as "red" or "green" based on its color.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative

Answer

Quantitative

Question 47

Determine whether the following measurement is considered qualitative or quantitative:
Taste - Characterizing a dish as "sweet," "sour," or "spicy" based on its flavor.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative

Answer

Quantitative

Question 48

Determine whether the following measurement is considered qualitative or quantitative:

Temperature - Measuring the temperature of water as 25 degrees Celsius.

Accepted Answer

Quantitative

Answer

Qualitative

Question 49

Determine whether the following measurement is considered qualitative or quantitative:

Length - Determining the length of a bookshelf as 2 meters.

Accepted Answer

Quantitative

Answer

Qualitative

Question 50

Determine whether the following statement is considered objective or subjective:

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) at standard atmospheric pressure.

Accepted Answer

Objective

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Subjective

Question 51

Determine whether the following statement is considered objective or subjective:

The human body requires oxygen for respiration, and the absence of oxygen can lead to cell damage.

Accepted Answer

Objective

Answer

Subjective

Question 52

Determine whether the following statement is considered objective or subjective:

Chocolate ice cream is the most delicious flavor.

Accepted Answer

Subjective

Answer

Objective

Question 53

Determine whether the following statement is considered objective or subjective:

The Grand Canyon is the most breathtaking natural wonder on Earth.

Accepted Answer

Subjective

Answer

Objective

The Nature of Science / The Scientific Method

55 questions

What is the systematic study of natural events and conditions, aimed at verifying or testing hypotheses through observation and experimentation?

What is information obtained through the use of senses, leading to an understanding of the world around us?

What is a carefully structured procedure designed to investigate a specific question or hypothesis under controlled conditions?

What is information gathered from observations or experiments, providing evidence to support scientific inquiries?

What is the act of taking multiple measurements within a single experiment to enhance accuracy and reliability?

What is the process of repeating an entire experiment, often by different researchers, to validate and reinforce findings?

What is the manipulated factor in an experiment, intentionally changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable? It is placed on the X-axis of graphs.

What is the measured outcome or response in an experiment, influenced by changes in the independent variable? It is placed on the Y-axis in graphs.

What are factors in an experiment that are intentionally kept consistent to isolate the effects of the independent variable?

What is a group in an experiment that remains untreated or unchanged, providing a baseline for comparison to the experimental group?

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