Gibberellic Acid vs Cold Stratification in Coneflower Germination
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Which treatment led to the quickest germination of store-bought coneflowers?

Acid treatment

What was the third type of seed to sprout?

Wild seeds treated with acid

When did the wild type seeds treated with cold stratification begin their germination?

Day 17

What impact did the acid treatment have on the growth of store-bought coneflowers?

<p>Most growth throughout the time period</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of seeds germinated at day 25?

<p>Non-treated wild type seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first type of seed to germinate?

<p>Store-bought coneflowers treated with acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of treatment did the store-bought seeds treated with cold stratification receive?

<p>Cold stratification</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hypothesis was entirely supported by the results of the investigation?

<p>Store bought plants treated in acid would germinate the quickest</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method was used to assess germination rates and times?

<p>Statistical analysis using appropriate software</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of the meticulous experimental design and methodology used?

<p>To provide reliable insights into the effectiveness of different germination treatments for Echinacea seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a possible explanation about an observed phenomenon that can be tested by scientific experiments?

<p>Hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a logical explanation of an observation drawn from prior knowledge or experience?

<p>Inference</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an explanation of observations based on knowledge gained from many investigations?

<p>Scientific theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept describes the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial purposes?

<p>Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a pattern or event in nature that is always true?

<p>Scientific law</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept involves comparing existing knowledge with new information to assess agreement?

<p>Critical thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the number of digits in a measurement known with a certain degree of reliability?

<p>Significant digits</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes how close a measurement is to an accepted or true value?

<p>Accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 base units?

<p>Joule</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between accuracy and precision?

<p>Accuracy describes how close a measurement is to the true value, while precision describes the closeness of repeated measurements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is defined as using one or more senses to gather information and take note of what occurs?

<p>Observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a measurement has 4 significant digits, which of the following could be a valid value?

<p>0.0045</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a scientific theory?

<p>To explain observations or events based on many investigations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept involves using prior knowledge or experience to provide a logical explanation for an observation?

<p>Inference</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the investigation and exploration of natural events and new information resulting from those investigations?

<p>Science</p> Signup and view all the answers

A scientist makes a $10^{-4}$ molar solution. How many significant digits are there in the concentration?

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best definition of 'scientific law'?

<p>A description of a pattern or event in nature that is always true</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of making an inference?

<p>To provide a logical explanation of an observation based on prior knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'technology'?

<p>The practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a measurement has 3 significant digits, which of the following values could be valid?

<p>1.200</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept involves comparing existing knowledge with new information to assess agreement?

<p>Critical thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best definition of a 'hypothesis'?

<p>A possible explanation about an observed phenomenon that can be tested</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between accuracy and precision?

<p>Accuracy describes how close a measurement is to an accepted value, while precision describes how similar measurements are to each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the investigation and exploration of natural events and new information resulting from those investigations?

<p>Science</p> Signup and view all the answers

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