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Quiz by Cameron Jeffries, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Cameron Jeffries
about 2 years ago
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Question 1
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What is the independent Variable?
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The variable that is changed by the scientist.
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The things that the scientist focuses their observations on to see how they respond to the change made.
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Quantities that a scientists wants to remain constant
Question 2
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What is the dependant variable?
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Quantities that a scientists wants to remain constant
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The variable that is changed by the scientist
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The things that the scientist focuses their observations on to see how they respond to the change made
Question 3
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What are the control variables?
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The things that the scientist focuses their observations on to see how they respond to the change made.
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Quantities that a scientists wants to remain constant
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The variable that is changed by the scientist.
Question 4
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A hypothesis is a [blank_start]prediction[blank_end] that can be tested experimentally. It should state what effect you think changing the [blank_start]independent variable[blank_end] will have on the [blank_start]dependant variable[blank_end]. Must be written in [blank_start]third[blank_end] person.
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prediction
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independent variable
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dependant variable
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third
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persuasion
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first
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fourth
Question 5
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Label the example experiment with the correct terms.
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Hypothesis
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Independent Variable
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Dependant variable
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Control variables
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Hypothesis
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Independent Variable
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Dependant variable
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Control variables
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Hypothesis
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Independent Variable
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Dependant variable
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Control variables
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Hypothesis
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Independent Variable
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Dependant variable
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Control variables
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Hypothesis
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Independent Variable
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Dependant variable
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Control variables
Question 6
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Label the following as, reliability, accuracy and validity.
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Validity
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Reliability
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Accuracy
Question 7
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A method is valid if... (chose multiple)
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Variables are controlled.
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Appropriate measuring procedures are included.
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It investigates what you think it will investigate.
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Asses the overall validity of the experiment.
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There are up to 11 steps
Question 8
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Discussions about validity must... (chose multiple)
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Identify what validity is.
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Identify the factors that affect the validity of the particular experiment you're considering (the variables that must be controlled, appropriate equipment, range of values, etc).
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Asses the overall validity of the experiment.
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Give examples of random errors that may have crept into the experiment you're considering.
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Be written in comic sans.
Question 9
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Which of the three targets are reliable?
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1.
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2.
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3.
Question 10
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True or False? Reliability can be improved through repetition.
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- True
- False
Question 11
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Discussions about reliability must... (chose multiple)
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Identify what reliability is.
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Identify that reliability is assessed by repeating the experiment and looking for consistent results.
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Asses the overall reliability of the experiment.
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Contain no italics.
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Asses the overall validity of the experiment.
Question 12
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Results are accurate if... (chose multiple)
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They're close to the true value of the quaintly being measured.
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They can be sustained in secondary sources.
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The design of the experiment is valid and the sensitivity of the equipment used is appropriate.
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Are written up in a neat looking table.
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They're far from to the true value of the quaintly being measured.
Question 13
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Discussion of accuracy should... (chose multiple)
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Identify that repetition minimises the effect of random errors/outliers and/or allows them to be removed or disregarded.
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Give examples of possible random errors that may have crept into the experiment you're considering/
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Asses the accuracy of the results.
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Be written in less than 50 words
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Identify that repetition increases the effect of random errors/outliers and/or allows them to be removed or disregarded.
Question 14
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Which of the three targets are valid?
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1.
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2.
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3.
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