The independent variable:

is what you change between groups

Supported with a lot of evidence

Which of the following is a proper hypothesis?

If I add water, then my plant will grow higher

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1
What type of graph would be best for this data?
line graph
bar graph
scatterplot
pie graph
2
If I take my vitamins every day, then I will not feel tired. What is the independent variable?
not taking vitamins
taking vitamins everyday
taking vitamins at same time
Won't feel tired
3
What type of graph would be best to make for this data?
pie graph
scatter plot
line graph
bar graph
4
The independent variable:
is what you measure
is kept the same
is what you change between groups
is what you compare results to
5
If I eat more vegetables, then I will lose weight faster. What is the dependent variable?
eating more vegetables
not eating vegetables
will lose weight faster
weighing yourself
6
The constant in an experiment is:
what you change
what you keep the same
what you compare results to
what you graph
7
Which step doesn't belong in the scientific method? analyze data, falsify data, form conclusion
falsifying data
analyzing data
forming a conclusion
they all belong
8
The dependent variable goes on the ____ axis:
z
y
a
x
9
What is a control in an experiment?
what you measure
what you change between groups
what you graph
what you compare results to
10
A theory is...
Something that changes all the time
worded in if-then form
something that is true forever and ever
Supported with a lot of evidence
11
The dependent variable:
is something you keep the same
is something you change between groups
is what you compare results to
is what is measured
12
What can be concluded from this graph ?
Steve sells mainly bugs
All the pet sales are equal
Steve sells mostly fish
Steve sells no pets
13
What is the first step in the scientific method
form a hypothesis
ask a question
conclusion
procedure
14
The independent variable is put on the ____ axis on a graph:
b
x
y
z
15
Which of the following is a proper hypothesis?
Plants don't grow
I think plants grow more with light
My group believes that sun affects plants
If I add water, then my plant will grow higher
16
What is the purpose of a graph?
To visualize data
To waste time
To help you form a procedure
To prove you are right

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