MAP Applied Methods and Techniques 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Report the results honestly and revise the hypothesis

Answer

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

Question 2

Which SI unit is used to measure mass?

Accepted Answer

Kilogram

Answer

The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The x-axis

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

It is biased and not representative

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Multiply 13 × 12

Answer

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

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