The experimental method includes which of the following steps?
What is observing, hypothesizing, predicting, experimenting, and communicating results?
100
The classification and collection of data that are in the form of numbers is called
What is statistics?
100
A model of a dinosaur is an example of a _____ model.
What is physical?
100
Before you can make a decision using a decision-making model, the steps must you take are
What is
*Gather information.
*Consider which values apply to the issue.
*Explore the consequences of each option.
100
The group that does not receive the experimental treatment in an experiment is the
What is control group?
200
Which step in the experimental method are scientists conducting when they photograph birds in flight?
What is observing?
200
Scientists use statistics to
What is analyze data?
200
The model you would use to represent the shape of Earth’s surface beneath the oceans
What is graphical?
200
Principles or standards we consider important are known as ____________________.
What is values?
200
By examining _____, scientists can test predictions for situations in which it is impossible or unethical to use experiments.
What is correlations?
300
The two essential characteristics a good experiment has are
What are a variable and a control group?
300
The average mass of a wolf in a pack of wolves is an example of
What is mean?
300
Equations used to represent how a scientific process works are called _________________________ models.
What is mathmatical?
300
When you ask the question, “If a marsh is included as part of a nature preserve, will it protect our water resources?” you are considering this value.
What is environmental?
300
The chance that an earthquake will occur in your town during the next year is an example of
What is risk?
400
In a scientific investigation, it is important that the number of objects or events being sampled be
What is large enough to give an accurate estimate for the whole population?
400
In statistics, the group of individuals used to represent the population is called the ____________________.
What is sample?
400
A(n) _________________________ model is a systematic process you can use to help you make decisions about environmental issues.
What is decision-making?
400
The step in a simple environmental decision-making model you are taking when you consider whether or not people will benefit financially from setting aside land as a national park.
What is exploring consequences?
400
The chance that an event will happen is known as ____________________.
What is probability?
500
In an experiment, the factor of interest is called the
What is variable?
500
Scientists use statistics to describe ______________________________, groups of similar things they are interested in learning more about.
What is statistical populations?
500
A(n) ____________________ is one type of graph that is particularly useful for organizing and comparing experimental data for several things in one graph.
What is a bar graph?
500
When you ask the question, “How many jobs will building the dam generate?” you are considering this value.
What is economic?
500
Good scientists demonstrate the habit of mind called ____________________ when they do not believe everything they are told.