M-STEP Science Inquiry & Data Interpretation 5

Question 1

A table shows that as elevation increases, air temperature decreases. Which type of relationship do these variables have?

Accepted Answer

Negative correlation

Answer

When one variable increases as the other decreases, they share a negative correlation.

Question 2

A student concludes that studying more hours causes better test scores. Which additional evidence would best support this conclusion?

Accepted Answer

Multiple studies showing the same pattern across many students

Answer

Multiple studies with consistent results across large groups provide the strongest support for a scientific conclusion.

Question 3

What does it mean if an experiment is described as 'repeatable'?

Accepted Answer

Other scientists get similar results using the same procedure

Answer

Repeatability means that other scientists following the same procedure obtain similar results, which strengthens confidence in the findings.

Question 4

A student measures a pencil as 19 cm long. The actual length is 18.5 cm. Which term describes how close the measurement is to the true value?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy

Answer

Accuracy describes how close a measured value is to the true or accepted value.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best way to communicate scientific findings to others?

Accepted Answer

Publish findings with methods and data for peer review

Answer

Publishing findings with full methods and data allows other scientists to review, replicate, and verify the work.

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