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Scientific Method Review
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Eric measured plants every 2 wks & recorded their growth. What type of observation is this?
Quantitative
Conclusion
Qualitative
Inference
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Jose is studying the plants in his garden. Which of the following is a quantitative observation
The tomatoes are almost ripe.
There are 10 tomato plants in the garden.
The garden contains many vegetables.
The squash are growing fastest of all the plants.
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An explanation to an observation defines
Inference
Constants
Control Variable
Hypothesis
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The variable in an experiment that is used as a comparison to the independent variable is the
dependent variable
independent variable
constants
control variable
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What could a constant be in this experiment?
amount of water
growth of plant
amount of fertilizer
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What is the independent variable?
Available Animals
# of different species
Cats
Bugs
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"Does the type of phone you have affect the speed of texting?" What could be a constant?
Message texted
Texting speed
Type of phone
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What is the Independent variable in this graph?
Temperature
Cricket Chirping
Chirps (per minute)
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Observations that describe qualitites about things and DO NOT use numbers are called
qualitative observations
quantitative observations
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Which of the following would be the correct way to write a hypothesis?
If we stir the gel capsule, then the capsule will dissolve faster.
I think the sense of sight will have the fastest reaction time.
Gel capsules are cool and I think that things will dissolve and stuff.
Gel capsules will dissolve faster if we put hot water in them.
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Observations that measure or are countable using numbers is which type of observation?
Quantitative
Qualitative
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Find DV: I want to study if the water temperature affects the dissolving rate of Kool-Aid.
temperature of the water
dissolving rate
flavor of Kool-Aid
amount of water used
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"Does the type of phone you have affect the speed of texting?" What would be the Dep. variable?
same message to text
Type of phone
texting speed
The person texting
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What is the independent/experimental variable in this experiment
no fertilizer
3 weeks
fertilizer
plant growth
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The solar eclipse was crescent shaped. This is what type of observation?
Conclusion
Inference
Qualitative
Quantiative
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These are parts of the experiment that should be kept the same in order for fair trials
control variable
constants
dependent variable
independent variable
17
Form a hypothesis for: Calcium increases bone strength.
If calcium is taken daily, then you are healthy
If milk is not part of your diet, then your bones are weak
If bone are strong, then calcium is apart of your diet
If calcium intake is increased, then bones will be stronge
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What is the dependent variable?
Rabbits and Dogs
Steve's Pet Shop
Available Animals
# of different species
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What is the independent variable in this experiment?
Rogooti
Lisa
speed of hair growth
soap bubbles
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This is the correct way to write a hypothesis: "I think that the sense of sight will have the quickest reaction time."
False
True
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The variable that is measured or observed during the experiment is the
dependent variable
independent variabled
control variable
constants
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Which serves as the correct way we write a hypothesis?
I think we should stir the grow capsule and see if it dissolves quicker.
Maybe stir the capsule and it might dissolve quicker.
If we stir the grow capsule, then it will dissolve quicker.
If we stir the grow capsule, then it might dissolve quicker.
23
According to the graph, which type of vehicle is the least popular in the USA?
SUV
Hybrid
Sedan
Sports
24
Out of the following, which serves as the best research question for an experiment?
Which dryer sheet smells better?
How do you whistle?
Does studying affect test scores?
Which dryer sheet smells better?
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The desks are in rows so we must be having a test is an example of what?
lnference
Hypothesis
Qualitative observation
Quantitative observation
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Which is an observation only?
It's cloudy out, so there must be rain in the forecast.
The gummy bear is red.
The leaves are falling, it must be autumn.
The gummy bear dissolved so the liquid must be acidic.
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"If I use different senses, then the sense of touch will have the quickest reaction time. Is the hypothesis correct?
No
Yes
Not enough information is given.
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According to the graph, which type of vehicle is the most popular in Europe?
Sedan
SUV
Sports
Hybrid
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Which 2 species of animals does Steve have the least of in his shop?
Fish and Cats
Dogs and Rabbits
Rabbits and Bugs
Rabbits and Fish
30
You want to know if the color of the bird feeder will affect the amount of birds attracted.
The dependent variable is the color of the bird feed.
The control is the type of bird seed used.
The independent variable is the amount of birds attracted.
The dependent variable is the amount of birds attracted.
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What would the dependent variable in this experiment be?
scrub time
Lisa
Rogooti
speed of hair growth
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What is the dependent variable in this graph?
Temperature
Cricket Chirping
Chirps (per minute)
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The variable in the experiment that is changed on purpose by the scientist is the
independent variable
control variable
constants
dependent variable
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The leaves are turning brown in the summer, the tree must be dying. This is an example of:
Quantitative Observation
Inference
Hypothesis
Qualitative Observation
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What is the control variable in this experiment?
amount of water
use of fertilizer
light
no fertilizer
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A hypothesis must have which variable(s) in it as a prediction?
Independent and Dependent only
Independent only
Dependent only
Independent, Dependent, and constants
