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Scientific Method quiz

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1
What was the dependent variable in Tim and Moby's experiment?
the type of plant
amount of water
fertilizer
amount of sunlight
2
A Hypothesis should be
Really long and complicated
Testable
Based on facts
Spelled correctly
3
The diagram below is showing a method of
Random Sampling
Predicted Sampling
Selective Sampling
4
What is the Scientific Method/Process?
a way for scientists to create a really cool game
a way for scientists to make observations
a way for scientists to make an hypothesis
a way for scientists to understand problems
5
The first step in the scientific method usually starts with a
a problem/ or a question
a complicated model
an experiment
an observation
6
Opportunity sampling is
Has people volunteer themselves
Uses special software to choose the subjects randomly.
Choosing subjects that are available at the time
Pulling peoples names out of a hat
7
In the data below, the dependent variable is..
the performance levels
number of items of information
the number of correct predictions
the confidence levels
8
In the data below, the independent variable is..
number of items of information
the confidence levels
the number of correct predictions
the performance levels
9
After conducting the experiment scientists usually
state their conclusion
publish in a scientific journal
record and analyze data
Ask a question
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A good experiment.....
Predicts the hypothesis correctly.
Conducts many trials.
Is very selective in its audience.
Has a well worded aim.
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True or False: In an experiment it is important to test as many variables as possible
False
True
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How do you discover if your hypothesis is confirmed, busted, or plausible?
Ask the Magic 8 ball
Record and analyze data
Gather information
Conduct an experiment