Ch. 2 JeopardyScientific Method

Data Collection

Discovery Science

Technology / Models

Potpourri

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200 200 200 200 200

300 300 300 300 300

400 400 400 400 400

500 500 500 500 500

What is a hypothesis?A. A predictionB. A collection of dataC. A possible explanation

that can be testedD. A controlled experiment

100

A factor that can change in an experiment is called a(n)..

A.Control

B. Hypothesis

C. Inference

D. Variable

200

A logical conclusion based on observation is called

A.DataB. An inferenceC. A predictionD. Scientific inquiryE. A variable

300

A suggested answer to a well-defined scientific question is

a(n)..A. ObservationB. Variable C. HypothesisD. PredictionE. Conclusions

400

If your test does not support your hypothesis, you should…

A. Make new observationB. Perform more tests until your

hypothesis is supported C. Come up with new questionsD. Change the prediction about your

testE. Revise your hypothesis

500

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data…

A. The temperature decreased from 20º C to 15ºC

B. The fish swan in a zig-zag motion across the pond

C. The plant’s height is 25 centimeters

D. The six pairs of robins hatched an average of three chicks per nest

100

Data that are in the form of descriptions are

A. Always in accurate

B. Never scientific

C. Quantitative

D. Qualitative

E. Always reliable

200

Observations that are recorded as measurements are

300

A. Always in accurateB. Never scientific C. QuantitativeD. QualitativeE. Always reliable

_________ is the use of the senses to gather and record

information.A. Observation B. PredictionC. Inference D. GeneralizationE. Science

400

A(n)_________ is a visual way to display quantitative data.

A. InquiryB. HypothesisC.PhotographD. ObservationE. Graph

500

Jane Goodall’s detailed observations of chimpanzees in nature can best be

described as an example of…

A. An inference

B. A prediction

C. Discovery science

D. hypothesis-based science

E. A variable

100

In discovery science, a general conclusion that is reached by putting together many specific observation

is called…A. DataB. A predictionC. A generalizationD. Scientific inquiry E. A variable

200

Which of the following is the best definition of science?

A. A body of knowledge gathered through experiments

B. A process of accidental discoveryC. A search for answers to question

about the natural worldD. A method of asking testable

questions based on hypotheses

300

________ is an important feature of scientific evidence.

A. Cost

B. Repeatability

C. Authority

D. Opinion

E. Secrecy

400

What is the best way to eliminateunwanted variables that might affect

the outcome of an experiment?A. Include a controlB. Conduct all experiments in a

laboratoryC. Conduct all experiments in the fieldD. Do not introduce the unwanted

variables to your experiment

500

Which of the following is an example of technology?

A. Searching for causes of cancerB. Understanding how muscled

contractC. Studying migration routes of

birdsD. Using artificial skin to treat burns

100

200_______ is (are) physical, mental, or

mathematical representations of how people understand a process

or an idea.A. ModelsB. TheoriesC. ExperimentsD. EvidenceE. Hypothesis

Drawing a two-dimensional picture of the

three-dimensional structure of DNA is an

example of

A. technology.

B. scientific inquiry.

C. a hypothesis.

D. a model.

E. a controlled experiment.

300

Scientific understanding applied to some specific purpose is known as

A. analogy.

B. technology.

C. experimentation.

D. theory.

E. communication.

400

The Pfennigs’ experiment included plain brown artificial snakes because

A. predators will only attack brown snakes.

B. brown snakes mimic poisonous snakes.

C. brown snakes are poisonous.

D. brown snakes were needed as a control.

500

Double JeopardyAnalyzing Photographs

Study the photograph below. Then answer the questions that follow.

a. Make an observations about the photo.

b. Make a plausible inference from your observation.

A hypothesis allows you to make

certain

A. observations.

B. variables.

C. questions.

D. predictions.

E. conclusions.

100

Hypothesis-based science often

begins with a(n)

A. observation.

B. graph.

C. hypothesis.

D. prediction.

E. test.

200

A condition that can change or differ

during an experiment is called a(n)

A. unknown.

B. variable.

C. observation.

D. prediction.

E. hypothesis.

300

A well-tested explanation that makes

sense of a great variety of scientific

observations is a(n) A. hypothesis.

B. model.

C. theory.

D. experiment.

E. limitation.

400

For a hypothesis to be considered

scientific, it must be _____________.

A. correct.

B. intelligent.

C. predictable.

D. agreed upon by many scientists.

E. testable.

500

FINAL

JEOPARDY

Final JeopardyAnalyzing Graphs The

graph shows the results of an experiment in which mice learned to run through mazes.

A) Correctly, state a hypothesis that you think this experiment tested.

B) Identify the experimental group.

C) Does the data support the hypothesis?

DOUBLE

JEOPARDY