Scientific Investigations (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What makes a research question good for a scientific investigation?
What makes a research question good for a scientific investigation?
It identifies variables to investigate
What is a hypothesis in scientific investigation?
What is a hypothesis in scientific investigation?
A tentative explanation not yet confirmed
Which variable do you change in an investigation?
Which variable do you change in an investigation?
The independent variable
What is the limit of reading for an analogue thermometer marked in °C divisions?
What is the limit of reading for an analogue thermometer marked in °C divisions?
°C
What is the minimum number of data points needed for linear relationships?
What is the minimum number of data points needed for linear relationships?
to data points
On which axis should the independent variable be plotted?
On which axis should the independent variable be plotted?
The -axis (horizontal)
What value typically indicates a good linear fit?
What value typically indicates a good linear fit?
Which graph type shows mathematical relationships between continuous variables?
Which graph type shows mathematical relationships between continuous variables?
Scatter plot
What is extrapolation in data analysis?
What is extrapolation in data analysis?
Extending line beyond measured points
When should the abstract of a scientific report be written?
When should the abstract of a scientific report be written?
Last, after completing the report