Observation and the Scientific Method

Question 1

Identify the dependent variable shown below:

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average plant growth

Question 2

Something that can change in an experiment is called a

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variable

Question 3

The step of the scientific method used to test your hypothesis

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experiment

Question 4

The first step of the scientific method

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Make Observation/Ask Question

Question 5

A prediction about an experiment often written "if...then" is called a

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hypothesis

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an inference?

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The man standing there in the white coat is a good doctor

Question 7

To use one or more of your senses to gather information is known as an...

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observation

Question 8

Which of the following could be an independent variable:

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amount of water given to the plant

Question 9

Identify the quantitative observation shown below

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there are 28 students in my Science class

Question 10

All of the information gathered during an experiment

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data

Question 11

An observation that involves descriptions, but not numbers

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qualitative observation

Question 12

The steps of an experiment are known as the

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procedure

Question 13

When you have finished your experiment, you look over the data in order to form a

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conclusion

Question 14

Identify the qualitative observation shown below:

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The leaves on the plant are green.

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