Scientific Method Key Terms

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What is the primary goal of a scientific experiment?

  • To prove a hypothesis is correct
  • To eliminate biases in the data
  • To provide data that directly answers a question (correct)
  • To review the work of other scientists

What is the role of a dependent variable in an experiment?

  • It is the thing being measured (correct)
  • It is the variable being tested
  • It is the potential answer to the research question
  • It is the data obtained through observation

What is a scientific theory according to this lesson?

  • A potential answer to the research question
  • A conclusion drawn from the experiment's data
  • A hypothesis that is widely rejected
  • A hypothesis that is widely supported by empirical research (correct)

What is the purpose of peer review in the scientific method?

<p>To evaluate the validity of the work (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of empirical data according to this lesson?

<p>Information obtained through experience or observation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a scientific experiment?

<p>Determining whether the change observed is due to chance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between physical and chemical properties of matter?

<p>Physical properties have nothing to do with changes in composition, while chemical properties deal directly with changes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of matter?

<p>Pure Substances and Compounds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a compound?

<p>Salt and Water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the characteristics an object of matter has at the time of observance?

<p>State of Matter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many common states of matter are there?

<p>4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a Solid?

<p>Ice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of changing from a solid to a liquid?

<p>Melting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a destructive chemical property?

<p>Corrosion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of the steps in the experimental design process?

<p>Define variables, Formulate hypotheses, Create an experimental design process, Analyze data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid biases in scientific experiments?

<p>To prevent errors or inaccuracies in the results (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of study focuses on the properties of molecules and their interactions in chemical reactions?

<p>Chemistry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of learning style involves learning through practice and application of knowledge?

<p>Hands-on learning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientific study entails the research of geological processes and natural disasters like earthquakes and volcanoes?

<p>Earth science (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary unit of a word that is located at the core and holds its basic meaning called?

<p>Root (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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