Unit 1 Sci Processes Review

A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called a(n)

• a. fact.

• b. hypothesis.

• c. theory.

• d. law.

Making a statement or claim that explains an observation is called

• a. observing.

• b. fact-checking.

• c. inductive reasoning.

• d. deductive reasoning.

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Which situation breaks a Lab Safety Rule?

• a. Suzanne comes to class wearing closed-toed shoes.

• b. Andrew sneaks Taki’s into his lab coat to snack on during the lab.

• c. Tina and Jamal wait for Mrs. Arias before grabbing their lab supplies.

• d. Lyndy rips a hole in her glove and asks for a replacement before continuing the lab.

Observations that deal with a number or amount are called

• a. dependent observations.

• b. quantitative observations.

• c. qualitative observations.

• d. operational observations.

Making a statement or claim using prior knowledge and observations is called a(n)

• a. inference.

• b. hypothesis.

• c. guess.

• d. law.

Scientists measure the volume of liquids with which lab equipment?

• a. tape measure

• b. graduated cylinder

• c. digital thermometer

• d. digital scale

Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called

• a. observing.

• b. inferring.

• c. predicting.

• d. classifying.

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The variable that can be changed/controlled is called

• a. quantitative.

• b. qualitative.

• c. dependent.

• d. independent.

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The factor that may change in response to the independent variable is called the

• a. hypothetical variable.

• b. dependent variable.

• c. experimental variable.

• d. independent variable.

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During an experiment, which factors must be controlled so that researchers can draw a logical conclusion from the experiment?

• variables

• hypotheses

• inquiries

• theories

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