50 Questions
What is the variable that is manipulated by the experimenter?
Independent variable
Which variable is usually shown on the y-axis?
Dependent variable
What kind of variable acts as an influencer that may have not been accounted for in the independent and dependent variable relationship?
Extraneous variable
What are potential confounders that are kept constant for all participants?
Control variables
What type of group is composed of control subjects and is used for comparisons?
Control group
Which type of control group receives a treatment that is known to elicit a response?
Positive control group
What is a very common type of negative control?
Placebo
What kind of variables may affect the strength of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables?
Moderator variables
What did Oswald Avery's work provide in the form of 'yes or no' data?
Objective results
What did Oswald Avery's work answer by demonstrating that DNA was the transforming principle?
The question
What should you do before reading any of the questions when solving table problems?
Verify the concepts laid out in the situation
What will encourage you to think critically and keep the other options from distracting you when solving table problems?
Trying to answer the question on your own before looking at the given choices
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a good scientific question?
It must be objective and testable
In the scientific method, what is the role of controlled variables?
They are features that are kept the same throughout the experiment
What type of scientific question typically focuses on an independent variable and a dependent variable?
An experimental question
What is the main purpose of a scientific experiment?
To study the natural behavior and structure of the world
Which variable is what scientists change in the experiment?
Independent variable
What type of question falls into the category of a theory question?
A question seeking to explain a natural phenomenon
What is the main purpose of the scientific method?
To analyze the natural world
What type of data may be used to answer scientific questions?
Measured or observed data
What is the role of the dependent variable in a scientific experiment?
It is what the scientist measures in the experiment, or the outcome
Which type of question should not be so broad that it has many variables and possible answers?
Scientific question
What are the features that can be changed in a scientific experiment called?
Variables
What is the main focus of a verification question?
To confirm the validity of a scientific concept or theory
What is the purpose of orienting yourself to the x- and y-axes when interpreting a chart?
To understand the scale and units used in the chart
What is the main purpose of using a line graph?
To show changes in a data set over time
What is the primary goal of data visualization?
To make sense of the data
What is the recommended approach when reading through the questions after interpreting a chart?
Try to answer the questions on your own before reading through all of the choices
What type of data is a bar graph useful for analyzing?
Data pieces which fall into discrete categories
What should be ensured when interpreting a chart's headings and units?
Make sure to understand what they mean
What is the role of pie charts in data visualization?
To represent data categories which comprise different parts of a whole
What is the recommended approach for solving problems involving graphs and charts?
Take your time and focus on understanding the data visualization techniques
What is the primary purpose of data visualization techniques?
To make sense of the data
What is the significance of identifying the trends of a chart?
To understand the direction and patterns in the data
What is the purpose of identifying the trends in a line graph?
To understand the changes in the data set over time
What are the components of an effective argumentative essay?
Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
What does CER stand for in the context of writing an argumentative essay?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
What is the purpose of a scientific theory?
To explain why something is true in the natural or scientific world
What is a scientific law?
A short statement that proves how something is true
What is the role of a hypothesis in the scientific method?
To provide a statement that can be tested and proven correct or incorrect
What is the main purpose of the scientific method?
To learn new things and test hypotheses
What is the function of reasoning in the CER framework?
To explain how and why the evidence supports the claim
What is required for something to become a scientific theory?
Many different research projects proving it correct
What distinguishes a scientific law from a scientific theory?
A law is a short statement that proves how something is true, while a theory explains why something is true
What is the purpose of the conclusion in an argumentative essay?
To sum up the entire argument and provide a look to the future
What is the primary function of the scientific method's analysis of data step?
To interpret and draw conclusions from the experimental results
What is the significance of the observation step in the scientific method?
It initiates the process of inquiry and hypothesis formulation
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Observation
What is the purpose of creating a hypothesis in the scientific method?
To guide the experiment
What happens if a hypothesis is rejected in the scientific method?
The hypothesis is revised
Test your knowledge of scientific questioning with this quiz! Learn about the three categories of scientific questions and the key characteristics they should have. Sharpen your ability to formulate objective and testable scientific questions.
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