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Nature of Science

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The statement "Some balloons had higher speeds than others during the Friction Inquiry" is observation
The dependent variable in the "Cookie Delimma" Investigation is the reaction of the flour
What S.I. unit should be used to measure the distance between the chairs in the Friction Inquiry? meter
A study where the ingredients are unknown to the subject or the investigator is called a blind study
The interpretation of an observation of the flour in the "Mystery Ingredient" Investigation is explanation
What is the description of how close a measurement is to accepted or true value? accuracy
In class we tested three types of string to determine the rate of the balloon. In these investigations, the rate of the balloon is the dependent variable
The SI base unit for mass is the kilogram
Which statement is an observation? Some mystery ingredients bubbled when vinegar was added to the powder
Which statement correctly describes bias? It is intentional or unintentional prejudice toward an outcome
What is scientific theory? An explanation based on knowledge gained from many observations.
One of the independent variables in the Timer Investigation was the size of the whole in the paper
A possible explanation of an observation that can be tested by scientific investigation hypothesis
The dependent variable in the Friction Inquiry was the speed of the balloon
When a scientist reaches the same results consistently; however, misses the accepted or true value Precise, NOT accurate
A logical explanation that is drawn from background knowledge or experience is called inference
An interpretation of an observation is called an explanation
The dependent variable in the Thermometer Investigation was the level of liquid in the straw
"The texture of the saned is grainy" is an example of an observation
In an investigation to determine which three brands of cereal tastes best, which method would NOT reduce bias? telling people which cereal is your favorite before they try the samples
The independent variable in the "Cookie Delimma" was the different liquids
An intentional and unintentional prejudice toward an outome is called bias
What SI unit woule be used to measure the intensity of a candle or a light? candela
Which method is NOT used to prevent bias during scientific inquiry? testing several hypotheses
The statement of what will happen next in an investigation is a prediction
The dependent variable in the Time Investigation was the time the sand took to fall
The manipulated variable is also known as the independent variable
During the Timer Investigation, this was variable responding to the independent variable. It is also the variable being measured dependent variable
During the Timer Investigation, this was the variable responding to the independent variable. It is also the variable being measured. dependent variable
A possible explanation that can be tested by scientific investigation is a hypothesis
Which statement correctly applies the definition of terms explanation and description to tell about scientific theories and scientific laws? Scientific laws are descriptions; scientific theories are explanations
The SI base unit for temperature is the Kelvin
During an investigation, the factor remains the same is called the constant
The independent variable in the Thermometer Investigation was the temperature of the water
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