Method of Scientific Investigation
Science Process Skills
Mass vs Weight
Lab Apparatus
Random Questions
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What is the first method of scientific investigation ?
Ask a question
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Which skill involves using one or more of your senses to identify and/or learn about the properties of objects or events ?
Observing
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What is Mass ?
Mass is a measure of the amount of matter an object has.
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Identify the following lab apparatus:
Mortar and Pestle
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Exposing the plant to white light to determine if it will grow less is an example of a/n:
Experiment
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Which method involves making an if....then statement; an educated guess ?
Creating a hypothesis
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What is inferring ?
Inferring involves the proposing of interpretations, explanations and/or
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a) Name two instruments used to measure mass.
b) Name the unit used.
a) Analytical balance, Top Pan balance and Triple Beam balance.
b) Kilogram (kg)
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Which apparatus is used to measure the volume of liquids ?
Graduated/Measuring Cylinder
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If I expose the plants to white light, then they will grow less. This statement is an example of a/n:
Hypothesis
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What is the last method ?
Communicating results
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Which skill involves finding out the size, volume, area, mass, weight or temperature of an object or how long an event occurs ?
Measuring
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What is weight ?
Weight is a measure of the force exerted on an object by the downward pull of gravity.
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Identify the following lab apparatus:
Wire Gauze
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What is Science ?
Science is the study of the nature and behaviour of natural things and the knowledge that we obtain about them.
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Which method involves testing the hypothesis ?
Conducting an experiment
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What is Classifying ?
Classifying is grouping of objects events based on common properties.
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a) Name the instrument used to measure weight.
b) Name the unit used.
a) Spring Balance
b) Newtons (N)
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Which apparatus is used to hold test tubes when they are hot or should not be touched ?
Test tube holder
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_____________ are not observations. They are possible explanations of observations made.
Inferences
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List the method of scientific investigation
1. Ask a question
2. Conduct a research
3. Create a hypothesis
4. Conduct an experiment
5. Collect data
6. Analyze data
7. Communicate results
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List at least five Science Process Skills.
Observing
Classifying
Inferring
Communication
Measuring
Using Numbers
Predicting
Interpreting Data
Hypothesizing
Separating and Controlling Variables
Experimenting
Defining operationally
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What is time measured with ?
A timer or stopwatch
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Identify the following apparatus:
Crucible and cover
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What is a difference between Science and Technology?
Science is new knowledge and getting data while Technology is using existing knowledge or data to solve problems, and to make life easier.
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Science is always very useful while Technology can be useful or it can be harmful.
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Science is focused on discoveries while Technology is focused on inventions.