Working Scientifically

Question 1

What is peer review?

Answer 1

When other scientists check each others results to make sure they are correct and factual before publishing

Question 2

What are 4 problems caused by scientific developments?

Answer 2

1: Economic issues
2: Social issues
3: Personal issues
4: Environmental issues

Question 3

What is a hazard?

Answer 3

Something that could potentially cause harm

Question 4

What is an example of a systematic error?

Answer 4

Measuring from the end of the ruler instead of the 0 mark everytime

Question 5

What is an example of a random error?

Answer 5

Human errors in measuring

Question 6

What is an example of a zero error?

Answer 6

If a scale measures 1 gram before you put anything on to it

Question 7

What is an anomalous result?

Answer 7

A result that doesn’t fit in with any other result

Question 8

What is the difference between positive correlation and negative correlation?

Answer 8

Positive correlation: as one variable increases the other increases
Negative correlation: As one variable increases the other decreases

Question 9

How do you convert between kg and g?

Answer 9

From kg to g you multiply by 1000
from g to kg you divide by 1000