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Scientific Method, Variables, and Experiments

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A short review of the scientific method, variables and experiments.

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1
What is a hypothesis?
An educated guess
A guess educated
A cold drink
A random guess
2
The independent variable is the one that ______________
is isolated
is intentionally changed
is weird
stays independent
3
The control variable is the one that ______
is changed
is the norm or base line
4
The constants are things that ______
change each time
stay the same
5
Why do people break things? (all answers are correct)
To test them
To see how they work
To express anger
Why not?
6
How could you design an experiment to test who is the best basketball player?
measure attendance at games
measure free throw percent
ask people
count trophies
7
The dependent variable is the one that _________
is dependable
is always asking for money
is measured
A new dance
8
What is the scientific method?
Unchanging rules for an experiment
A way to solve a problem
A way to answer why something is good
A new dance
9
How can you test if Earth experiences seasons?
ask people how they feel at different times
measure the amount of light at different times
measure the distance from the sun
look at greeting cards