Scientific Method Key Terms Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of a scientific experiment?

  • To collect background data
  • To answer a research question (correct)
  • To identify a variable
  • To support a hypothesis

    • What is the role of empirical data in the scientific method?

  • To support or reject a hypothesis (correct)
  • To formulate a hypothesis
  • To identify a variable
  • To provide background information

    • What is the purpose of a hypothesis in the scientific method?

  • To provide background data
  • To provide a potential answer to a research question (correct)
  • To identify a variable
  • To answer a research question

    • What is the main difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable?

    <p>The independent variable is changed, while the dependent variable is measured</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To evaluate the validity of a study's method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a scientific theory according to the lesson?

    <p>A hypothesis that is widely supported by empirical research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of biases in the scientific method?

    <p>They are a cause for prejudice towards a certain outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the scientific method?

    <p>To answer questions and offer explanations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the scientific method evolved over time?

    <p>It has changed over time to become the procedure it is today</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the scientific method and a scientific experiment?

    <p>The scientific method is a procedure, while a scientific experiment is a test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of property involves changes in the composition of a substance?

    <p>Chemical properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a compound?

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

    Which phase of matter has indefinite volume and shape?

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

    What is the first step of the Scientific Method?

    <p>Come up with a Question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of matter is ice classified as?

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

    Why is understanding Greek and Latin languages important in science?

    <p>To break down scientific terminology into smaller parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property distinguishes physical properties from chemical properties?

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

    What type of learning style involves students learning by practice and hands-on experiences?

    <p>Hands-on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who studies geological processes like earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis?

    <p>Earth scientists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of mixture do several compounds co-exist?

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

    What does the study of biology primarily focus on?

    <p>Study of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property is exemplified by the rusting of iron?

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

    What is the main idea behind the experimental design process in science?

    <p>To provide data to support or refute a hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process does not involve a change in state of matter?

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

    What is the state of matter category with extremely high energy and indefinite shape and volume?

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

    Why are biases potentially problematic in scientific experiments?

    <p>They can cause an experiment to be invalid by affecting the procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a low-density state of matter?

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

    In scientific terminology, what is the primary unit of a word called?

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

    What do astronomers primarily study?

    <p>Outer space and celestial bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the field of chemistry?

    <p>Properties of molecules and chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of conducting an experiment in the scientific method?

    <p>To support or refute a hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of word parts in scientific terminology?

    <p>To understand the meaning of complex terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientific discipline studies the properties of molecules and their interactions?

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

    What is the significance of a controlled experiment in the scientific method?

    <p>To reduce the impact of variables on the experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the field of biology?

    <p>The study of life and living organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a hypothesis in the scientific method?

    <p>To predict the outcome of an experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of learning style involves using prior knowledge to understand new concepts?

    <p>Holistic learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of physicists?

    <p>The study of matter and energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of replication in the scientific method?

    <p>To support or refute a hypothesis through repeated experiments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between physical and chemical properties?

    <p>Physical properties do not involve changes in composition, while chemical properties do</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of matter undergoes the process of sublimation?

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

    Which property distinguishes plasma from the other states of matter?

    <p>Indefinite volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of mixture does ocean water represent?

    <p>Homogeneous mixture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property can be used to classify matter into elements and compounds?

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

    In terms of shape, how is a liquid different from a solid?

    <p>Moderate density, indefinite shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of matter are elements classified as?

    <p>Pure substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Saltwater is primarily an example of what category of matter?

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

    What is the distinguishing characteristic between a compound and an element?

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

    Which state of matter is characterized by high energy and low density?

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

    What is the primary distinguishing factor between chemical properties and physical properties?

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

    What is the main purpose of the hypothesis in the scientific method?

    <p>To provide a potential answer for the research question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a statistical determination of whether observed changes in an experiment are due to chance?

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

    What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?

    <p>It is the only thing changed during the experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is peer review important in science?

    <p>To ensure the validity and quality of scientific work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to information obtained through experience or observation?

    <p>Empirical Data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the scientific method, what is a potential answer to the research question that can be tested?

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

    What is the purpose of conducting an experiment in scientific research?

    <p>To directly answer a research question and provide data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is considered the 'thing being measured' in a scientific experiment?

    <p>Dependent Variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do scientists use the scientific method to address questions?

    <p>By adapting the steps based on the experiment and discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What step in the scientific method involves scientists providing a potential answer to the research question?

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

    What is the primary purpose of an experimental design in the scientific method?

    <p>To provide data to support or refute a hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to most of the scientific vocabulary?

    <p>Greek and Latin languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of the natural and physical world?

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

    What is the primary unit of a word in scientific terminology?

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

    What type of learning style involves breaking down concepts into smaller sections?

    <p>Analytic learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of life?

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

    What is the primary difference between a pure substance and a compound?

    <p>A pure substance consists of a single element, whereas a compound is a combination of elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a solid state of matter?

    <p>Low energy, high density, definite volume, and definite shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a chemical property of matter?

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

    What is the process called when a substance changes directly from a solid to a gas?

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

    What is the term for the characteristics of an object of matter at a given time?

    <p>State of matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a mixture where several compounds co-exist?

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

    What is the characteristic of a plasma state of matter?

    <p>Extremely high energy, low density, indefinite volume, and indefinite shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a physical property and a chemical property of matter?

    <p>Physical properties do not involve changes in composition, while chemical properties do</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the peer review process in science?

    <p>To determine the validity of scientific work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of empirical data in the scientific method?

    <p>To provide information through observation or experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a cause for prejudice toward a specific outcome in scientific research?

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

    What is the scientific term for a hypothesis widely supported by empirical research?

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

    In the scientific method, what is the primary focus of peer review?

    <p>Evaluating scientific work for validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the hypothesis within the scientific method?

    <p>To provide a potential answer to a research question</p> Signup and view all the answers

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