Measuring and the Scientific Method

Examples of direct measurements include

Examples of derived measurements include

Which of the following is NOT a good way to make a simple project suitable for this class?

Measurements that are taken by comparing an item against an actual standard are

How many independent variables should be tested in a controlled experiment?

These are the variables that are measured at the end of the experiment

The comparison group is the

The variable that is controlled and changed by the researcher in an experiment is a(n)

5m is how many mm?

The sample size is

A well supported explanation for why natural phenomenon occur is a(n)

Any factor that can affect the outcome of an experiment is a(n)

A process of discovery that allows scientists to discover new facts is

How many dependent variables should be measured in a controlled experiment?

A summary of what consistently is observed in nature is a

The group that gets the independent variable is the

The variables that are the same in the control and experimental groups are the

The difference between the control group and the experimental group is the

A testable prediction of what will happen in an experiment is a(n)

Measurements that are obtained by getting combinations of direct measurements are