stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Nature of Science/Scientific Method Test Review Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Nature of Science/Scientific Method Test Review
Nature of Science/Scientific Method Test Review
12 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
1,245 plays
#sixthgrade #earthscience #scientificmethod #testreview #variables
Flashcards
12 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
12
Answers
1
Why should you perform at least 3 trials during an experiment?
to obtain more data points
to draw conclusions
to share with a friend
to choose the data that best supports your hypothesis
2
Identify the
IV
: Drinking energy drinks makes people more aggressive.
drinking energy drinks
aggressive behavior
3
Which reference material would be the
best choice
to conduct more research for your experiment?
a report written by a friend
the first answer that appears in a Google search
an interview with a doctor or professional
a message board on the internet
4
Find the
DV
: Spending time with a family dog decreases the amount of stress someone is feeling.
Spending time with a family dog
Amount of stress someone is feeling
5
What is a
variable
?
The conditions in a science experiment
An educated guess
The process of duplicating a procedure
Data collected containing numbers
6
The
DEPENDENT
variable is the ONE thing that ....
is changed or different
stays the same
is measured, recorded, or observed (the outcome)
is the control group
7
The
INDEPENDENT
variable is the ONE thing that ....
is changed or different
stays the same
is measured, observed, or recorded (the outcome)
is the control group
8
It is important for scientists to replicate the experiment several times because ...
they need to make sure they get the same results every time.
it will immediately become a theory.
it gives everyone a chance to participate.
they need to complete a large data table.
9
Identify the
IV
: The more time people spend using social media, the less they read books.
time on social media
less books read
10
Find the
DV
: Taking a nap in the afternoon makes people more focused for the rest of the day.
Time spent napping in the afternoon
Focus
11
Which of the questions would
NOT
be able to be answered using the scientific method?
What is the cheapest way to heat a home?
Is it wrong to depend on electrical appliances?
How much electricity does it take to run a toaster oven?
Which metal wire conducts electricity the fastest?
12
The
CONTROLLED/CONSTANT
variable(s) ...
receive the treatment.
stay the same.
are measured, observed, or recorded (the outcome).
are changed or different.
