Introduction to Science
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- Q1
A _________________is one of the factors that can change in an experiment.
scientist
hypothesis
scientific law
variable
45s - Q2
The ______________ is a series of steps that scientists use to answer questions to solve problems.
responding variable
scientific method
data
variable
45s - Q3
The variable that changes because of the manipulated variable is the __________________ variable.
manipulating
responding
variable
data
45s - Q4
Forecasting what might happen based on previous observations and experience is ______________.
guessing
hypothesis
inferring
predicting
45s - Q5
Using one or more of your senses to gather information (sight, hearing, touch, taste or smell) is ______________.
scientific method
collecting data
observing
predicting
45s - Q6
The variable that a scientist changes in an experiment is the __________ variable.
direct
manipulating
responding
dependant
45s - Q7
When you explain or interpret the things you observe and is based on reasoning from what you already know you are _____________.
hypothesis
science
guessing
inferring
45s - Q8
A possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question. It must be testable is a _______________.
theory
hypothesis
data
inferring
45s - Q9
_______________ is a scientist who studies the Earth's crust and the rocks it is made of.
An environmental scientist
A meteorologist
An astronomer
A geologist
45s - Q10
Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations during a science experiment is ______________.
inquiry
data
hypothesis
scientific law
45s