TEST CODE: Answer Section

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ID: A

TEST CODE: 012014

Answer Section

OTHER 1. ANS: A

Meters are the unit for distance or length. PTS: 1

2. ANS:

D

In science Celsius is used instead of Fahrenheit. PTS: 1

3. ANS:

B

The gram is used for mass. PTS: 1

4. ANS:

C

The base unit of the metric system is liters for volume. PTS: 1

5. ANS:

A

i.v. is the presence of fructose in the diet PTS: 1

6. ANS:

C

the weight gained was a response to the changes in fructose quantities in their diet PTS: 1

7. ANS:

D

The quntity of water provided was the same to both groups. PTS: 1

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ID: A

8. ANS:

A

The objective lens is label A. PTS: 1

9. ANS:

B

The course adjustment knob is labeled B. PTS: 1

10. ANS:

B

The stage is labeled B. PTS: 1

11. ANS:

C

The arm is labeled C. PTS: 1

MULTIPLE CHOICE 12. ANS: D

The independent variable is the light exposure therefore it goes on the x-axis. The dependent variable is the number of organisms present so it should go on the y-axis

PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Collecting Data/Data Analysis STA: 6.2A, 6.2C, 6.2E, 6.3A, 7.2A, 7.2C, 7.2E, 7.3A, 8.2A, 8.2C, 8.2E, 8.3A TOP: introduction to science: collecting data/data analysis

13. ANS: B a. constant b. correct.

c. the closest distractor is c, which does not account for uv light. d. dependent variable

e. component of dependent variable

PTS: 1 DIF: H OBJ: Methods of Scientific Inquiry STA: 6.2A, 6.2C, 6.3A, 7.2A, 7.2C, 7.3A, 8.2A, 8.2C, 8.3A

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ID: A

14. ANS: D a. constant

b. independent variable

c. close to independent variable d. correct

e. constant

TOP: introduction to science; methods of scientific inquiry 15. ANS: B

control does not have iv applied, therefore, protozoa with 0% UV

TOP: introduction to science: methods of scientific inquiry 16. ANS: A

slope decreases from left to right, negative correlation.

PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Collecting Data/Data Analysis

STA: 6.2C, 6.2D, 6.2E, 7.2C, 7.2D, 7.2E TOP: introduction to science: collecting data/data analysis 17. ANS: B

thumb length is on X (hence I.V.) and number of wins is on Y (hence D.V.). PTS: 1 DIF: H OBJ: Methods of Scientific Inquiry

STA: 6.2C, 6.2D, 6.2E, 7.2C, 7.2D, 7.2E TOP: introduction to science; methods of scientific inquiry 18. ANS: A

smallest thumbs had greatest number of wins.

PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Methods of Scientific Inquiry

STA: 6.2C, 6.2D, 6.2E, 7.2C, 7.2D, 7.2E TOP: introduction to science; methods of scientific inquiry 19. ANS: A

A.

“i change” the i.v.

PTS: 1 DIF: E OBJ: Methods of Scientific Inquiry STA: 6.2A, 6.2C, 6.3A, 7.2A, 7.2C, 7.3A, 8.2A, 8.2C, 8.3A

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ID: A

20. ANS: B b.

science is problem solving. all science begins with questions.

PTS: 1 DIF: E OBJ: Methods of Scientific Inquiry: Scientific Method STA: 6.2A, 6.2C, 6.3A, 7.2A, 7.2C, 7.3A, 8.2A, 8.2C, 8.3A

TOP: introduction to science; methods of scientific inquiry 21. ANS: C

largest number of ppl.

STA: 6.2C, 6.2D, 6.2E, 7.2C, 7.2D, 7.2E TOP: introduction to science: collecting data/data analysis 22. ANS: A

only year all 3 pops were below 500, 000.

PTS: 1 DIF: E OBJ: Collecting Data/Data Analysis

an idea only becomes a theory after proper testing and validation.

PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Methods of Scientific Inquiry STA: 6.2A, 6.2C, 6.3A, 7.2A, 7.2C, 7.3A, 8.2A, 8.2C, 8.3A

TOP: introduction to science; methods of scientific inquiry 24. ANS: C

83 is the best possible answer. The student has to interpolate a point at that time. PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Collecting Data/Data Analysis STA: 6.2C, 7.2C, 8.2C, 8.4B

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Collecting Data/Data Analysis

25. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: H OBJ: Collecting Data/Data Analysis STA: 6.2C, 7.2C, 8.2C, 8.4B

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Collecting Data/Data Analysis 26. ANS: C

Any measurement should be taken out to one decimal past the accuracy of the measuring device. PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Collecting Data/Data Analysis

STA: 6.4A, 7.4A, 8.4A

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Collecting Data/Data Analysis 27. ANS: B

The US flag starts at 1 cm, not at 0. The other end of the flag is at 4.5, meaning the actual distance is 3.5 cm. PTS: 1 DIF: E OBJ: Collecting Data/Data Analysis

STA: 6.2B, 7.2B, 8.2B

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ID: A

28. ANS: D

The Texas flag measures approximately 28 mm, however a measurement must be taken out to one decimal place past the accuracy of the measuring device. The correct answer is 28.0 mm.

PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Collecting Data/Data Analysis STA: 6.2B, 7.2B, 8.2B

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Collecting Data/Data Analysis 29. ANS: C

The story never says she wrote out her problem or hypothesis which most students don’t do either. It also never has her put on safety goggles or get her teachers approval. She obviously got her materials if she did the lab.

PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Classroom Rules and Laboratory Safety STA: 6.1A, 7.1A, 8.1A, 6.2A, 7.2A, 8.2A

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Classroom Rules and laboratory safety 30. ANS: D

Megan expected it to work and it did, the baking soda and acid caused the balloon to fizz. D puts that into and if/then statement.

PTS: 1 DIF: E OBJ: Methods of Scientific Inquiry: Scientific Method STA: 6.2A, 7.2A, 8.2A

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Methods of scientific inquiry: scientific method 31. ANS: C

Results is the only component of the scienctific method that does not involve interpretation or guessing. PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Methods of Scientific Inquiry: Scientific Method STA: 6.2, 7.2, 8.2

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Methods of scientific inquiry: scientific method 32. ANS: B

Megan used an Erlenmeyer flask (II)

PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Use of Lab Equipment STA: 6.4A, 7.4A, 8.4A

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Use of lab equipment 33. ANS: B

only a graduated cylinder will measure volume accurately. You can sometimes use a graduated pipet, but the one pictured is not graduated..

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Use of lab equipmentIntroduction to the Science Classroom: Collecting Data/Data Analysis

34. ANS: A

only a looks like and is an beaker.

PTS: 1 DIF: E OBJ: Use of Lab Equipment STA: 6.4A, 7.4A, 8.4A

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ID: A

35. ANS: D never use arrows.

PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Biological Diagram

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ID: B

TEST CODE: 012015

Answer Section

OTHER 1. ANS: B

The stage is labeled B. PTS: 1

2. ANS:

A

The objective lens is label A. PTS: 1

3. ANS:

B

The course adjustment knob is labeled B. PTS: 1

4. ANS:

C

The arm is labeled C. PTS: 1

5. ANS:

A

Meters are the unit for distance or length. PTS: 1

6. ANS:

D

In science Celsius is used instead of Fahrenheit. PTS: 1

7. ANS:

B

The gram is used for mass. PTS: 1

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ID: B

8. ANS:

C

The base unit of the metric system is liters for volume. PTS: 1

9. ANS:

A

i.v. is the presence of fructose in the diet PTS: 1

10. ANS:

C

the weight gained was a response to the changes in fructose quantities in their diet PTS: 1

11. ANS:

D

The quntity of water provided was the same to both groups. PTS: 1

MULTIPLE CHOICE 12. ANS: C

Any measurement should be taken out to one decimal past the accuracy of the measuring device. PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Collecting Data/Data Analysis

STA: 6.4A, 7.4A, 8.4A

only a graduated cylinder will measure volume accurately. You can sometimes use a graduated pipet, but the one pictured is not graduated..

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Use of lab equipmentIntroduction to the Science Classroom: Collecting Data/Data Analysis

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ID: B

14. ANS: D a. constant

b. independent variable

c. close to independent variable d. correct

e. constant

a. constant b. correct.

c. the closest distractor is c, which does not account for uv light. d. dependent variable

e. component of dependent variable

control does not have iv applied, therefore, protozoa with 0% UV

TOP: introduction to science: methods of scientific inquiry 17. ANS: D

The independent variable is the light exposure therefore it goes on the x-axis. The dependent variable is the number of organisms present so it should go on the y-axis

PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Collecting Data/Data Analysis STA: 6.2A, 6.2C, 6.2E, 6.3A, 7.2A, 7.2C, 7.2E, 7.3A, 8.2A, 8.2C, 8.2E, 8.3A TOP: introduction to science: collecting data/data analysis

18. ANS: A

an idea only becomes a theory after proper testing and validation.

PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Methods of Scientific Inquiry STA: 6.2A, 6.2C, 6.3A, 7.2A, 7.2C, 7.3A, 8.2A, 8.2C, 8.3A

TOP: introduction to science; methods of scientific inquiry 19. ANS: A

only year all 3 pops were below 500, 000.

PTS: 1 DIF: E OBJ: Collecting Data/Data Analysis

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ID: B

20. ANS: C

largest number of ppl.

slope decreases from left to right, negative correlation.

smallest thumbs had greatest number of wins.

PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Methods of Scientific Inquiry

STA: 6.2C, 6.2D, 6.2E, 7.2C, 7.2D, 7.2E TOP: introduction to science; methods of scientific inquiry 23. ANS: B

thumb length is on X (hence I.V.) and number of wins is on Y (hence D.V.). PTS: 1 DIF: H OBJ: Methods of Scientific Inquiry

STA: 6.2C, 6.2D, 6.2E, 7.2C, 7.2D, 7.2E TOP: introduction to science; methods of scientific inquiry 24. ANS: B

Megan used an Erlenmeyer flask (II)

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Use of lab equipment 25. ANS: C

83 is the best possible answer. The student has to interpolate a point at that time. PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Collecting Data/Data Analysis STA: 6.2C, 7.2C, 8.2C, 8.4B

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Collecting Data/Data Analysis

26. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: H OBJ: Collecting Data/Data Analysis STA: 6.2C, 7.2C, 8.2C, 8.4B

b.

science is problem solving. all science begins with questions.

PTS: 1 DIF: E OBJ: Methods of Scientific Inquiry: Scientific Method STA: 6.2A, 6.2C, 6.3A, 7.2A, 7.2C, 7.3A, 8.2A, 8.2C, 8.3A

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ID: B

28. ANS: D

Megan expected it to work and it did, the baking soda and acid caused the balloon to fizz. D puts that into and if/then statement.

PTS: 1 DIF: E OBJ: Methods of Scientific Inquiry: Scientific Method STA: 6.2A, 7.2A, 8.2A

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Methods of scientific inquiry: scientific method 29. ANS: C

The story never says she wrote out her problem or hypothesis which most students don’t do either. It also never has her put on safety goggles or get her teachers approval. She obviously got her materials if she did the lab.

PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Classroom Rules and Laboratory Safety STA: 6.1A, 7.1A, 8.1A, 6.2A, 7.2A, 8.2A

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Classroom Rules and laboratory safety 30. ANS: D

never use arrows.

PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Biological Diagram

STA: 6.4A, 7.4A, 8.4A TOP: Intro to Science: bio diagrams 31. ANS: C

Results is the only component of the scienctific method that does not involve interpretation or guessing. PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Methods of Scientific Inquiry: Scientific Method STA: 6.2, 7.2, 8.2

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Methods of scientific inquiry: scientific method 32. ANS: A

A.

“i change” the i.v.

PTS: 1 DIF: E OBJ: Methods of Scientific Inquiry STA: 6.2A, 6.2C, 6.3A, 7.2A, 7.2C, 7.3A, 8.2A, 8.2C, 8.3A

TOP: introduction to science; methods of scientific inquiry 33. ANS: A

only a looks like and is an beaker.

PTS: 1 DIF: E OBJ: Use of Lab Equipment STA: 6.4A, 7.4A, 8.4A

TOP: Introduction to the Science Classroom: Use of lab equipment 34. ANS: B

The US flag starts at 1 cm, not at 0. The other end of the flag is at 4.5, meaning the actual distance is 3.5 cm. PTS: 1 DIF: E OBJ: Collecting Data/Data Analysis

STA: 6.2B, 7.2B, 8.2B

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ID: B

35. ANS: D

The Texas flag measures approximately 28 mm, however a measurement must be taken out to one decimal place past the accuracy of the measuring device. The correct answer is 28.0 mm.

PTS: 1 DIF: M OBJ: Collecting Data/Data Analysis STA: 6.2B, 7.2B, 8.2B