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Applied Methods and Techniques Flashcards

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  1. A student's results do not support the hypothesis. What is the best next step?

    Answer: Report the results honestly and revise the hypothesis

    Scientists report actual results and use them to revise or form new hypotheses.

  2. Which SI unit is used to measure mass?

    Answer: Kilogram

    The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass.

  3. On a graph, the independent variable is usually placed on which axis?

    Answer: The x-axis

    By convention, the independent variable goes on the horizontal x-axis.

  4. A survey asks only students in the chess club about favorite school activities. What is the main problem with this sample?

    Answer: It is biased and not representative

    Sampling only one group skews results and does not represent all students.

  5. Which strategy works best for checking the answer to 156 ÷ 12 = 13?

    Answer: Multiply 13 × 12

    Multiplication is the inverse of division, so 13 × 12 should equal 156.

  6. When taking notes from a research source, why should a student record the source information?

    Answer: To cite the source and avoid plagiarism

    Recording source details allows proper citation and prevents plagiarism.

  7. A scatter plot shows that as hours studied increase, test scores also increase. This shows a:

    Answer: Positive correlation

    Both variables increase together, which is a positive correlation; correlation alone does not prove cause.