Scientific Method
Which is not part of the scientific method?
Experimenting, Tracking, Concluding, Observing
Tracking
How many significant figures are in 0.303?
3
What type of graph would best show the number of students in each grade level?
Bar Graph
Why is the dependent variable called the "dependent" variable?
It depends/changes due to the independent variable
State 3 SI prefixes.
answers will vary
Write the number in scientific notation:
8945000000
8.945 x 1010
What is one step in the scientific method that usually comes before the experiment?
Posing a Question/Observation or Research or Hypothesis
How many significant figures are in 530300?
4
Where does the dependent variable go on a graph?
Y-axis
Type of soda
Which is not an SI unit?
m mi mm Mm
mi
What is water displacement?
A way to determine the volume of an object by placing it in water and calculating the amount of change in the water level.
What is the main difference between "qualitative" and "quantitative" observations?
One type involves use of numbers (measurement). Which one?
How many significant figures are in 53.0300?
6
What type of graph is best suited to show a change over time?
Line Graph
What are the units on density?
g/mL or g/cm3
Name 3 temperature scales.
Celcius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin
Why should a scientist repeat an experiment multiple times?
Ensure accuracy of the results
When multiplying and dividing, how should you round your answer?
To the least number of sig figs in the question.
What type of graph would be used to show the percent of students passing this class?
Pie Graph
A variable that is not tested and kept the same within an experiment is called a __________________.
What is a control variable
How many m are in 6 km?
6000
What is the equation for density?
d = m/v
What is the difference between science and technology?
Answers can vary:
Science explores/finds new knowledge, technology is the application of the knowledge.
Science answers questions, technology is used to make life/science easier.
What is the answer to:
5.0 + 210 - 24.22
190
What is the name of a data set that doesn't fit in with the rest of the data?
A woman does an experiment to see which type of soda makes the most bubbles with mentos. State one control variable.
Answer will vary
type of mentos, size of mentos, number of mentos, amount of soda, temp of soda, etc.
What is 27oC in Fahrenheit?
80.6oF
How is a scientific law different from a theory?
Law states what will happen, a theory explains why.