Directions: Choose the Best Answer Based on the Information You

question 19

Multiple Choice

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 13.
What is the first step in the scientific process when conducting an experiment?

• A) drawing a conclusion
• B) recording test results
• C) performing an experiment
• D) identifying a question

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Definitions:

STM

Short-Term Memory, a capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Verbal Codes

Symbols and structures used in language to communicate meaning, including spoken words, written text, and sign language.

Visual Codes

Refers to symbols or images used to represent information or messages in a visual format.

Encoding

The initial learning of information; transforming sensory information into a form that is memorable.