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

What is the main purpose of the scientific method?

<p>To answer questions and offer explanations (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which of the following represents a compound?

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

Which phase of matter has indefinite volume and shape?

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

What is the first step of the Scientific Method?

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

Which type of matter is ice classified as?

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

What property distinguishes physical properties from chemical properties?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What does the study of biology primarily focus on?

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

Which property is exemplified by the rusting of iron?

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

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

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

Which is a low-density state of matter?

<p>Gas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What do astronomers primarily study?

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

What is the main focus of the field of chemistry?

<p>Properties of molecules and chemical reactions (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the focus of the field of biology?

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

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

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

What is the primary focus of physicists?

<p>The study of matter and energy (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of matter undergoes the process of sublimation?

<p>Solid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property distinguishes plasma from the other states of matter?

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

What type of mixture does ocean water represent?

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

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

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

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

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

What type of matter are elements classified as?

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

Saltwater is primarily an example of what category of matter?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why is peer review important in science?

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

Which term refers to information obtained through experience or observation?

<p>Empirical Data (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dependent Variable (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to most of the scientific vocabulary?

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

What is the study of the natural and physical world?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the study of life?

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

What is an example of a chemical property of matter?

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

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

<p>Seawater (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Biases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Scientific Theory (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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