Quiz #2 Review

In a study examining how water temperature affects fish behavior, the dependent variable would be:

• The type of fish used

• The size of the aquarium

• The water temperature

• The fish behavior

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In a biology experiment studying how different amounts of sunlight affect plant growth, what is the independent variable?

• The height of the plants

• The amount of sunlight given to each plant

• The type of soil used

• The temperature of the room

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What is the main characteristic of a good scientific question?

• It must be about plants

• It must be testable

• It must be about water

• It must be complex

Which type of graph should you use to show changes over time?

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Pie chart

• Histogram

What is the policy regarding cell phone use during class?

• Allowed during group work

• Permitted for educational purposes

• Not allowed unless explicitly instructed

• Allowed during independent work

A student observes that "the bacterial colony appears fuzzy and white." This observation is an example of:

• Quantitative data

• Qualitative data

• An independent variable

• A dependent variable

Which type of graph is best for comparing categories (like types of fruit)?

• Line graph

• Scatterplot

• Bar graph

• Histogram

According to the course syllabus, what percentage of your final grade is allocated/given to "Mastery of Content"?

• 30%

• 35%

• 40%

• 45%

What must every graph include?

• Title, labeled axes, and units

• Only a title

• A picture

• A key

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Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?

• The color of a bird's feathers

• Whether a plant is healthy or unhealthy

• The 2,000 leaves growing on a tree

• The texture of an animal's fur