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A scientist studies the effect of adding different amounts of salt on the boiling point of water. He places his results in the graph below.What are the independent and dependent variables in this experiment?

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A
Mass is the independent variable, and boiling point is the dependent variable.
B
Boiling point is the independent variable, and mass is the dependent variable.
C
There are two independent variables and no dependent variables.
D
There are two dependent variables and no independent variables.
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A scientist would most likely need to update her model when it

A
has become too simple.
B
no longer supports the latest results.
C
reduces the need for verbal explanation of data.
D
no longer appears interesting.
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What must be part of a quantitative observation?

A
a change of state
B
a change in size
C
a number
D
a color
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An experiment was conducted to see which metal pot would be better for cooking food quickly. The table below shows how quickly small pieces of wax melted during the experiment. Type of metalTime for the wax to melt (seconds)Aluminum27Bronze45Copper15Steel80The following statement was made after the data were examined: “Copper pots are the best pots for cooking food quickly.” Which term best describes this statement?

A
conclusion
B
hypothesis
C
procedure
D
result
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Which is one way that scientists communicate the results of an experiment?

A
asking a question
B
drawing a picture
C
writing a procedure
D
forming a hypothesis
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Which best describes the act of using senses or tools to gather information?

A
creating a hypothesis
B
making an observation
C
summarizing the results
D
recording the measurements
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Which best describes the purpose of a controlled experiment?

A
to make sure the results of the experiment support the hypothesis
B
to prevent a dangerous condition resulting from a reaction
C
to examine whether one variable causes a change in another
D
to prevent an undesired change in a variable
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Read the lab procedure for a controlled experiment that looks at the effect of heat on the circumference of bicycle tires.Step 1: Pump up six identical bike tires to the recommended air pressure.Step 2: Place three tires under heat lamps, and keep the other three tires at room temperature.Step 3: After four hours, measure the circumference of each tire. Step 4: Record your results in the table.Step 5: (?)Which step should be next in this procedure?

A
List the materials that are needed.
B
Write a conclusion for the experiment.
C
Write a hypothesis for the results.
D
Draw a table for the observations.
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Which is an example of making a qualitative observation?

A
measuring the speed of the chemical reaction
B
describing how copper changes color in chlorine
C
recording how long it takes to burn magnesium
D
showing the results of an experiment with a graph

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