Question 1

What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Ask a question

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Conduct an experiment

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Form a hypothesis

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Analyze data

Question 2

In a scientific investigation, what is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction

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A record of data

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A variable

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A conclusion

Question 3

What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison

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To change the outcome

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To eliminate all factors

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To increase variables

Question 4

What is the variable that is changed in an experiment called?

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Independent variable

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Controlled variable

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Constant variable

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Dependent variable

Question 5

Why is it important to repeat experiments in scientific investigations?

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To verify results

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To add more variables

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To confuse the outcomes

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To change the hypothesis

Question 6

What type of graph is best for showing parts of a whole?

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Pie chart

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Bar graph

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Line graph

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Scatter plot

Question 7

What is the outcome variable in an experiment usually referred to as?

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Dependent variable

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Independent variable

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Sample variable

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Control variable

Question 8

What does it mean to conduct a fair test in an experiment?

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To keep all variables constant except the independent variable

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To change multiple variables at once

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To ignore the results

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To eliminate all variables

Question 9

What is required to support a scientific claim?

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Evidence from experiments

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Personal opinions

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Anecdotal information

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Assumptions

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a part of a scientific investigation?

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Making a wish

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Formulating a hypothesis

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Collecting data

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Drawing conclusions

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