SOL Review - BIO.1 Scientific Investigation

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What does a triple beam balance measure?

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Mass

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What type of data is represented by the number of apples in a basket?

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Quantitative data

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What do all living things have in common?

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All living things have cells.

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What is the function of a dissolved oxygen probe in a laboratory?

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To gather data.

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In an experiment comparing popcorn brands, what is the independent variable?

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Brand of popcorn.

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What is the definition of quantitative data?

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically.

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What is the definition of qualitative data?

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Data that describes characteristics or qualities and cannot be measured numerically.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.