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What is the first step in a scientific investigation?
Asking a question
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An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. The independent variable is
The type of liquid
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Why do scientists use the scientific method?
To ensure their experiments are valid and can be performed by other scientists.
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Why do scientists repeat their experiments?
A. to avoid making observations
B. to throw out the data they collected earlier
C. to make sure that the data they collect is reliable
D. to develop a new procedure that they can use later
C. to make sure that the data they collect is reliable
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Why is it important to have more than one trial in an experiment?
To make sure the information they collect is reliable and valid.
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Give 200 points to the team with the lowest score.
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Which is an example of an opinion?
Stacy's mom is planting flowers in her garden. She recorded the following in her scientific journal:
1. The plants grew 3 inches between Monday and Friday.
2. Hummingbirds are more attracted to the roses than the daffodils.
3. Jasmine smells prettier than marigolds.
4. Each rose petal weighs 1 gram.
3. Jasmine smells prettier than marigolds.
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C. Plants receiving more hours of sunlight grow more.
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What does valid mean?
Accurate and reliable
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Which action describes a scientific experiment?
A. Building a model of the human body
B. Watching a video about erosion for a research paper
C. Make a table showing similarities and differences in the life cycles of butterflies and grasshoppers
D. Testing three different liquids on seeds to see which one makes them grow the tallest
D. Testing three different liquids on seeds to see which one makes them grow the tallest
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Harry is designing an experiment to see whether sugar or artificial sweetener will attract the greater number of flies. Which statement best describes why Harry should write down his experimental procedure?
A. The experiment can be changed by others to get different results
B. The data will help people decide what type of sweetener to use
C. The exact experiment can be repeated by others and the results compared
D. The data will show people which flies are more common
C. The exact experiment can be repeated by others and the results compared
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Why do scientists repeat their experiments?
To make sure that the data they collect is reliable.
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Sometimes scientists replicate the research of other scientists. Why might they do this?
To verify their work is valid (accurate and reliable).
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Why are models useful for the study of the force and motion?
models can be used to describe how things work
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Give an example of an observation, an example of an opinion, and an example of an inference.
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Which statement is necessary in order for a scientific investigation to be valid?
A. The investigation must be able to be repeated by others.
B. The investigation must produce data that can be graphed.
C. The investigation must follow all the steps of the scientific method.
D. The investigation must have a conclusion that matches the prediction.
A. The investigation must be able to be repeated by others.
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Which statement is true about an inference?
A. An inference is more useful than an observation.
B. An inference is the same for everyone who makes an observation.
C. An inference is an observation made using one of the senses.
D. An inference is a logical conclusion based on observation.
D. An inference is a logical conclusion based on observation.
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Which group in an experiment is used to compare with all other groups in the experiment?
The control group