Ch. 1 Scientific Method

The higher the pollution level the greater the mortality rate of women. What is the control?

Scientists use this to represent information because it makes it easier to visualize data.

You will take 4 exams this year

37°C is quantitative

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Which variable is measured?

Eating a diet high in Vitamin A will increase height in toddlers over the course of 1 year. Name the dependent var.

A slippery slide is quantitative

Eating a diet high in Vitamin A will increase height in toddlers over the course of 1 year. Name the independent var.

Which variable goes on the x-axis when graphing?

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The higher the pollution level the greater the mortality rate of women. What is the dependent variable?

The higher the pollution level the greater the mortality rate of women. What is the independent variable?

In an experiment the _________variable depends on the independent variable.

In an experiment, the _________do not change. They are the same for each trial in the experiment.

If an assignment was due on a day you were absent then it must be turned in within the week you return.

A hot day is qualitative

The higher the pollution level the greater the mortality rate of women. What is the constant?

A testable explanation of a situation which is stated at the start of an experiment.

Eating a diet high in Vitamin A will increase height in toddlers over the course of 1 year. Name the control

A systematic way to solve a problem

Eating a diet high in Vitamin A will increase height in toddlers over the course of 1 year. Name the constant.

Scientific inquiry begins with_____.

In an experiment, a _________is used as a basis of comparison to allow for a fair test.

Which variable is controlled by the scientist in an experiment?

Which variable goes on the y-axis when graphing?