A) a prediction B) a law C) an observation D) a hypothesis
A) theory B) variable C) hypothesis D) law
A) a new observation cannot be explained by the theory B) they observe patterns that fit the theory C) an old observation is well explained by the theory D) a new scientific instrument becomes widely used
A) do not rely on other scientific experiments B) provide only one explanation of a problem C) provide a logical explanation of a problem 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) mode C) median 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) observe tornado speeds remotely C) study tornadoes visually over several days D) simulate tornado formation
A) does not need to be considered if firefighters are very strong 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) is not a reason to reconsider the design if the hose works as planned
A) It should make work so easy that the company needs fewer firefighters B) It should be inexpensive and wear out quickly to protect the environment. C) It should make the firefighters feel better about the work they are doing. D) It should fit on the fire truck and attach quickly and easily to fire hydrants.
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) possible risk B) natural constraint C) possible benefit D) natural inspiration
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