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Scientific Method, Independent, dependent, controlled variables
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If white and brown bread soaks up water, then white bread would soak up the most water.
Testable Question/Topic
Testable Hypothesis
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What is another name for an EDUCATED GUESS?
Conclusion
Inquiry
Hypothesis
Guesstimate
3
What is the first step of the SCIENTIFIC METHOD?
Create a Conclusion
Form a Hypothesis
Define a problem by asking a question
Draw a Graph
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Another word for a "controlled variable" is ____________.
constants
hypothesis
independent
dependent
5
__________ are pieces of information gathered through observation or experimentation
Problem
Conclusion
Data
Hypothesis
6
How does placing a gummy bear in vinegar or water affect the size of the bear?Identify the independent variable.
type of liquid which is soda or water
the size of the gummy bear
type of liquid (vinegar or water)
the color of the gummy bear
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Does changing the type of acid affect the rate of rocks dissolving?
Testable Hypothesis
Testable Question/Topic
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Finding out a hypothesis is untrue helps a scientist to...
Give up and invest in another research
Allow for repeated investigation to check for mistakes
Be frustrated and find their 10 weeks of research a waste of time
Form a new hypothesis
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If the amount of water increases in a bean plant, then the bean's height will increase.
Testable Question/Topic
Testable Hypothesis
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_____tests only one factor at a time. While all other variables remain constant
Controlled Experiment
Data
Observation
Quantitative
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If the amount of water the plants receive changes, then the plants' height will be affected.
Good Hypothesis
Bad Hypothesis
12
A scientist will visit a LIBRARY or go on the INTERNET when doing which step?
Analysis
Hypothesis
Research
Conclusion
13
What is the term used for something that is ADDED or CHANGED in an experiment?
Variable
Algorithm
Quantity
Control
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The SCIENTIFIC Method can exist between 5 to 6 steps. The first step is usually to ?
Observe or ask a question
A Decleration
A Conclusion
A Hypothesis
15
How does changing the strength of an earthquake affect the damage of an imaginary little city?
Testable question/topic
Testable Hypothesis
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How does placing a gummy bear in vinegar or water affect the size of the gummy bear? Identify the dependent variable
type of liquid which is soda or water
the color of the gummy bear
the size of the gummy bear
the type of liquid which is vinegar or water
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Why is it important for scientists to share their results?
Because sharing is caring
So other scientist can determine how reliable the data is
That's just what they do.
18
After you analyze and conclude your results, then your final step is to ____?
Propose an answer
Report your results of what you've learned
Analyze by looking at what your results mean
Experiment to test the question
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What is the group that stays the SAME or is UNCHANGED called?
Variable
Rearranged
Control
Change
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Which of the following is a hypothesis? ("Because" is omitted only because Quiz has a word limit.)
How does increasing the slope of a ramp affect how far a marble travels?
How does placing a gummy in different liquids affect the size of the bear?
If heat is applied to water then the water molecules will move faster.
How does changing the water flow affect the speed of the water?
