A) a law B) an observation C) a hypothesis D) a prediction
A) hypothesis B) law C) variable D) theory
A) they observe patterns that fit the theory B) a new observation cannot be explained by the theory C) an old observation is well explained by the theory D) a new scientific instrument becomes widely used
A) provide only one explanation of a problem B) provide a logical explanation of a problem C) do not rely on other scientific experiments D) do not build on previous knowledge
A) better understand such large amounts of data by finding an average B) use technology to analyze his data C) increase his chances of obtaining outliers that he could discard D) minimize the effects of any random factors on his measurements
A) mean B) median C) mode D) outlier
A) should never be included in your calculations B) sometimes can be disregarded but should be reported C) must always be included in your calculations D) sometimes can be disregarded and left out of the repot
A) observe the formation of dangerous tornadoes B) simulate tornado formation C) study tornadoes visually over several days D) observe tornado speeds remotely
A) is not a reason to reconsider the design if the hose works as planned B) is a constraint that needs to be considered in the design process C) is less important than the total amount of water that it can carry D) does not need to be considered if firefighters are very strong
A) It should make work so easy that the company needs fewer firefighters B) It should fit on the fire truck and attach quickly and easily to fire hydrants. C) It should be inexpensive and wear out quickly to protect the environment. D) It should make the firefighters feel better about the work they are doing.
A) using nature to inspire technology B) using science to develop technologies C) minimizing risks to develop technology D) balancing technological risks and benefits
A) natural inspiration B) possible benefit C) natural constraint D) possible risk
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