Scientific Method
What is the difference between a hypothesis and prediction?
Hypothesis is a statement, prediction is an if...then statement.
Correct this expression: 30.4 x 1012.
3.04 x 1013
What are the 2 branches of physical science?
Chemistry and Physics
What type of graph would you use to demonstrate percentages?
Pie chart
How many millimeters are in a centimeter? (Hint: think meter sticks)
10
Which step of the scientific method requires the use of your senses?
making observations
What number is represented by 6.3 x 104
63,000
Which of the following are not a branch of natural science: Biology, physics, chemistry, social science?
Social science
Which variable goes on the x axis (dependent or independent?
independent
How many grams are in 5 kilograms?
5000 g
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Make 0.0000098 into scientific notation.
9.8 x 10-6
What is the conversion factor for converting minutes to hours?
Which variable goes on the x axis (dependent or independent?
dependent
How many centiliters are in a liter?
100
Publishing in journals, giving talks, etc.
5.32 x 103 = 5,320. True or False?
True
What is a physical representation of an object or event?
A model
How would you add up all the data points displayed on a bar graph?
Count the value of each bar (found on the y axis).
How many centimeters are equal to 40 millimeters?
4
Write an example prediction statement.
:)
0.12 = 1.2 x 101. True or False?
False. It is 1.2 x 10-1.
At what temperature does water boil? (Celsius)
100 degrees Celsius
Draw a line graph that is directly proportional.
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How do we use the metric conversion staircase?
Multiply by 10 on the way down, divide by 10 on the way up.