A hypothesis that is supported by testing.

What is a hypothesis?

An educated guess which has not been tested.

What is the dependent variable?

The object which responds to the Independent variable.

What is a scientific law?

A theory believed to be true by all scientists.

After problem is posed & hypothesis created, what is the order of steps of scientific method?

test hypothesis, observe, analyze results, make conclusion

Variable whose variation DOES NOT DEPEND on that of another

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1
Series of scientific steps followed to solve problems
standard operating procedures
scientific method
experimental guidelines
investigations
2
Experimental groups contain what?
control group
constant
The independent variable.
The dependent variable.
3
On a hot day you notice your dog is panting. Which step of scientific method is this?
making an observation
conclusion
forming a hypothesis
developing a test
4
What is a theory?
A theory believed to be true by all scientists.
A hypothesis that is supported by testing.
a rule expressed by symbols
An educated guess which has not been tested.
5
What is a hypothesis?
A theory believed to be true by all scientists
The longest side of a triangle.
A dissertation usually presented by a college student.
An educated guess which has not been tested.
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procedural steps are found in which part of scientific method?
hybothesis
problem
conclusion
experiment
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What is the dependent variable?
The object which responds to the Independent variable.
All children younger than 18.
Evolutionary process.
A different or distinct version of something.
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Which of the following is NOT part of the scientific method?
Hypothesis
Procedure
Goggles
Conclusion
9
What is a scientific law?
Speed kills.
A hypothesis that is supported by testing.
A theory believed to be true by all scientists.
An educated guess which has not been tested
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What you feel and notice with your senses.
Hypothermia
ESP
Observation
Inference
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What is the final step in the scientific method?
Look for sources of error
Form a conclusion
Write the procedural steps for the experiment
Formulate a hypothesis
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graphs or information collected in experiment
inference
observation
data
line
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After problem is posed & hypothesis created, what is the order of steps of scientific method?
observe, analyze results, make conclusion, test
make conclusion, test hypothesis, observe, analyze results
test hypothesis, observe, analyze results, make conclusion
analyze results, test hypothesis, draw conclusions, observe
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Independent Variable
control
Variable whose variation DOES NOT DEPEND on that of another
Homeostatic variable
Variable whose variation DEPENDS on another

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