Environmental Management 2.1/Graphing/2.3 Review

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Form a hypothesis

• Draw a conclusion

• Collect data

• Ask a question or identify a problem

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good hypothesis?

• Based on prior knowledge

• Supported by evidence

• Vague or untestable

• Specific and measurable

What is the purpose of conducting experiments in the scientific method?

• To test hypotheses and gather empirical evidence.

• To prove a predetermined outcome.

• To validate existing theories.

• To gather subjective opinions.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable?

• The price of a movie ticket

• The number of hours studied for a test

• The temperature outside

• The color of a shirt

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the final step of the scientific method?

• Drawing a conclusion

• Conducting experiments

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Collecting data

What is the purpose of peer review in scientific research?

• The purpose of peer review in scientific research is to discourage collaboration among researchers.

• The purpose of peer review in scientific research is to ensure the quality and validity of research findings.

• The purpose of peer review in scientific research is to delay the publication of research findings.

• The purpose of peer review in scientific research is to promote biased research findings.

Which of the following is an example of a control group?

• A group of participants who are given a different medication

• A group of participants who are not given any medication

• A group of participants who are given a placebo

• A group of participants who are given the same medication at a different dosage

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative variable?

• favorite color

• age

• gender

• height

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the purpose of drawing conclusions in the scientific method?

• To make emotional decisions based on personal beliefs

• To make logical inferences based on the data collected and analysis conducted.

• To ignore the data and analysis

• To guess randomly without any evidence

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

A poll is taken from 100 seniors in a high school where the senior class has 575 students. This is an example of a  ______________.

• Sample
• Population