Scientific Method Lesson

Question 1

Statement that sums up the result of an experiment & states whether it supports the hypothesis

Accepted Answer

conclusion

Question 2

Group/setup where all variables are controlled & to which the experimental results are compared

Accepted Answer

control group

Question 3

Which question CANNOT be answered by an experiment?

Accepted Answer

Did a comet impact kill the dinosaurs?

Question 4

A written step-by-step plan for an experiment

Accepted Answer

procedure

Question 5

In a study of the time it takes different sized parachutes tofall, the dependent variable is?

Accepted Answer

he time it takes for the parachute to drop

Question 6

The factor that a scientist deliberately changes in an experiment

Accepted Answer

independent variable

Question 7

A controlled procedure designed to answer a scientific question

Accepted Answer

experiment

Question 8

A variable that can be affected by changes in the independent variable

Accepted Answer

dependent variable

Question 9

A series of steps that scientists use as a guide for solving a problem or answering a question

Accepted Answer

scientific method

Question 10

Any factor that can affect the results of an experiment

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variable

Question 11

A repetition of an experiment

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trial

Question 12

A chart showing the amount of rain each month in a region is an example of?

Accepted Answer

data

Question 13

A possible, testable prediction to a scientific question

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Question 14

Which of the following studies is outside the realm of science?

Accepted Answer

vodoo

Questions 14