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Information or observations collected during an experiment are called _____.
Conclusion
Data/Results
Problem
Hypothesis
2
The question that is being tested is called a(n) _____.
Data/Results
Experiment
Problem
Hypothesis
3
An educated guess or statement about what is going to happen is called a(n) _____.
Observation
Hypothesis
Problem
Controlled Variable
4
Does pipe material affect the temperature of flowing water? What is the dependent variable?
Pipe material
Water temperature
Diameter of the pipe
5
The variable that is measured in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Independent variable
Experimental variable
Controlled variable
Dependent variable
6
Which of the following would make the results of an experiment more reliable?
Repeated/Multiple trials
Multiple variables
Change the hypothesis
Changing the procedure
7
What are the names of the yellow creatures on Mr. Kober's classroom rules posters?
Spongebob Squarepants
BANANAAA!!!!
Minions
Evil Minions
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The process of testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions is called a(n) _____.
Data/Results
Experiment
Observation
Conclusion
9
Making an interpretation from an observation is called a(n) _____.
Inference
Controlled Variable
Hypothesis
Experiment
10
(True or False): A hypothesis is made before an observation has taken place.
False
True
11
Which is the best scientific question?
Which smart phone works very well?
Which smart phone has the most internal memory?
Which smart phone is the worst?
Which smart phone is the best?
12
If I increase my vitamin C intake, then I will have fewer colds. What is a controlled variable?
Amount of vitamin C
Number of colds
Amount of times you come in contact with germs
13
The final summary of the data and results is/are called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Experiment
Inference
Conclusion
14
The variable that is kept the same through the experiment is called a(n) _____.
Controlled Variable
Independent Variable
Hypothesis
Dependent Variable
15
What color are Mr. Kober's eyes?
Red
Brown
Green
Blue
16
If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?
Type of floss
Number of cavities
Amount of flossing
17
If I put on stronger sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?
Time spent in the sunlight
Severity of sunburn
Strength of sunscreen
18
The variable that is changed in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Controlled variable
Dependent variable
Experimental variable
Independent variable
19
If I put my batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the control group?
Batteries in the oven getting warm
Batteries in the fridge getting cold
Batteries on the countertop at room temperature
20
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that birds make?
Interpreting data
Forming a hypothesis
Making observations
Drawing conclusions
