Applied Methods and Techniques Flashcards
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A scientist repeats an experiment several times with the same procedure. What is the main purpose of repeated trials?
Answer: To make the results more reliable
Repeated trials reduce the effect of random error and increase reliability.
Which statement is a testable hypothesis?
Answer: If plants receive more light, then they will grow taller.
A testable hypothesis predicts a measurable relationship between variables, often in an if-then form.
A data set is 4, 7, 7, 9, 23. Which measure of center is most affected by the outlier 23?
Answer: Mean
The mean uses every value, so an extreme value pulls it strongly.
While researching a topic, which source is generally the most credible?
Answer: A peer-reviewed journal article
Peer-reviewed articles are checked by experts before publication.
To solve a multi-step word problem, which strategy should a student usually use first?
Answer: Identify what the question is asking and the given information
Understanding the question and given facts is the first step in problem solving.
A map uses a scale of 1 inch = 50 miles. Two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance?
Answer: 175 miles
3.5 × 50 = 175 miles.
In an experiment on how water temperature affects sugar dissolving time, which should be kept constant?
Answer: Amount of sugar and water
Controlled variables like sugar and water amounts must stay the same so only temperature changes.