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