Glencoe Biology

Section 3: Methods of Science

Self-Check Quizzes-English

1
A (an) ____ is a testable explanation to an observed phenomena.
A)hypothesis
B)independent variable
C)data set
D)experiment
2
What factor remains fixed during an experiment?
A)data
B)independent variable
C)dependent variable
D)constant
3
A (an) ____ is a testable explanation to an observed phenomena.
A)theory
B)experiment
C)constant
D)control group
4
Based on this graph, which of the following statements is correct?
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A)The anole weighs 2.5 grams after 3 days of observation.
B)The mass of the anole increased by 2.5 grams in 3 days.
C)The anole weighs 2.3 grams after 3 days.
D)The mass of the anole increased by 2.7 grams during the experiment.
5
How does serendipity play a role in scientific advancements?
A)bacterial mutation
B)accidental outbreak of diseases
C)accidental discovery of vaccines
D)intentional development of vaccines
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