What is the purpose of making observations in the scientific method?(1 point)
Responses
To gather data and information
To gather data and information
To prove a hypothesis
To prove a hypothesis
To develop a conclusion
To develop a conclusion
To form bias
To form bias
To gather data and information
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?(1 point)
Responses
To prove a theory correct
To prove a theory correct
To make predictions about the outcome of an experiment
To make predictions about the outcome of an experiment
To collect data and analyze results
To collect data and analyze results
To communicate findings to others
To make predictions about the outcome of an experiment
Which of the following is a limitation of scientific models?(1 point)
Responses
They are too simple to represent complex phenomena
They are too simple to represent complex phenomena
They are always 100% accurate in their predictions
They are always 100% accurate in their predictions
They cannot be modified or improved upon
They cannot be modified or improved upon
They are only used in theoretical research
They are too simple to represent complex phenomena
How are scientific theories different from scientific laws?(1 point)
Responses
Theories are based on facts, while laws are based on opinions.
Theories are based on facts, while laws are based on opinions.
Theories are explanations, while laws are mathematical equations.
Theories are explanations, while laws are mathematical equations.
Theories are always proven, while laws are still being tested.
Theories are always proven, while laws are still being tested.
Theories can be modified, while laws are fixed and unchangeable.
Theories are explanations, while laws are mathematical equations.
How does mass differ from weight?(1 point)
Responses
Mass is a measure of the force of gravity on an object, while weight is the amount of matter in an object.
Mass is a measure of the force of gravity on an object, while weight is the amount of matter in an object.
Mass and weight are the same thing.
Mass and weight are the same thing.
Mass is a measure of the matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on an object.
Mass is a measure of the matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on an object.
Mass and weight are completely unrelated concepts.
Mass is a measure of the matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on an object.
A block of wood floats in water. Which of the following statements is correct?(1 point)
Responses
The wood has a higher density than water
The wood has a higher density than water
The wood has a lower density than water
The wood has a lower density than water
The wood and water have the same density
The wood and water have the same density
The density of the wood cannot be determined