Scientific Inquiry Quiz 1 (25 MCQs)

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1. Analyzing the results of your experiment can be:

2. Qualitative observation or data involves what?

3. What are observations that deal with numbers?

4. Which of the following describes a scientific law?

5. The variable that causes a change is the

6. The variable that is being measured

7. What variable in an experiment is measured? For example:measuring the amount of mold on bread

8. What do you do if you have an anomalous result?

9. What is a statement that describes how to measure a particular variable? For example:use a tape measure and measure to the nearest inch

10. Reasoning based on evidence

11. A scientist wants to see if watering a flower every day will result in better growth. What is the manipulated variable?

12. By looking for research bias and errors you can do which of the following

13. Scientific inquiry usually begins by:

14. T8-The Independent Variable is represented on which Axis?

15. A _____ is a substance that increases the rate of a reaction without being used up during the reaction.

16. The first step of a scientific enquiry is the

17. Facts, figures and other evidence collected

18. The variable that is the result of the experiment is the

19. What statement is an inference?

20. Statement:How does the amount of light affect bacteria growth in a pond? Question:Determine the independent variable.

21. What is the proper hypothesis format?

22. "Ice will melt faster in salt water than in fresh water." , is an example of a(n)

23. Understanding scientific terms and principles well enough to ask questions, evaluate information, and make decisions

24. What is the justification that connects the evidence to the claim? The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence

25. A possible answer to a scientific question