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NOS Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The statement "The lemon has more mass than the other fruit." | description |
| The density of the fruit | dependent variable |
| Possible explanation that can be tested by scientific investigation | hypothesis |
| a scientists telling the participants of a study his favorite ice cream before testing the best tasting ice cream is an example of | bias |
| interpretation of observations or a statement of what has been observed | explanation |
| written or spoken summary of observations | description |
| a description of how similar or close measurements are to each other | precision |
| factor that is controlled by the investigator | independent variable |
| the factor being tested | independent variable |
| decription of how close a measurement is to a accepted or true value | accuracy |
| when prejudice clouds or alters an investigation | bias |
| a statement of interpretation of what has been observed | explanation |
| the lemon, lime, and orange | independent variable |
| a factor that remains the same | constant |
| the lemon and orange float in all liquids is an example of a(n) | observation |
| the variable that is changed | independent variable |
| the responding variable in a the Lemon Lime Inquiry | density of the fruit |
| the manipulated variables in the Lemon Lime Inquiry | tangerine, lime, and lemon |
| the factor being measured or observed during an experiment | dependent variable |
| logical conclusion based on available information or evidence | inference |
| the act of watching and recording what occurs | observation |
| the factor in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the investigator | independent variable |
| the factors in an experiment that remain the same | constant |
| the factor in an experiment that is manipulated or changed | independent variable |
| the responding variable in the Sinking Soda lab | the buoyancy of the can |
| the constant in the Pepper Magic Trick | toothpick |
| the manipulate variable in the Sinking Soda lab | different sodas |