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Scientific Method Review
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When should you choose to create a line graph?
If the x-axis is a number scale
If you're not sure
If the question asks for a histogram
If the x-axis has categories
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When should you choose to create a bar graph?
If the x-axis is a number scale
If the question asks for a histogram
If you're not sure
If the x-axis has categories
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What type of observation is this: The horse gained 9 kg after the experiment.
Qualitative Observation
Quanitative Observation
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Involves the act of noticing and describing events using your 5 senses
Theory
Hypothesis
Inference
Observation
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What type of observation is this: The horse's coat was dull.
Qualitative Observation
Quanitative Observation
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How experiments are performed or investigations are carried out.
Scientific Method
Observations
Variable
Biology
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Is a logical interpretation based on observations and what you already know
Hypothesis
Theory
Inference
Observation
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Observation or Inference: This image was taken during the filming of Star Wars.
Observation
Inference
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The one variable that is changed between the experimental groups
Independent Variable
Control Variable
Measurable Variable
Dependent Variable
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Observation or Inference? Two players are wearing grey uniforms.
Observation
Inference
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Scientific Study of Life
Genetics
Ecology
Chemistry
Biology
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In an experiment testing the weight gain of chickens on different diets - what is the control group?
Chickens fed a normal diet
Chickens fed a new diet
Chickens who are not fed
Weight gain
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Evidence
OR
Information gathered from observations
Control Group
Variables
Data
Inferences
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Which type of observations are measurable?
Hypothesis
Quanitative Observations
Qualitative Observations
Inferences
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In an experiment testing the weight gain of chickens on different diets - what is a controlled variable?
Type of chickens
Type of diet
Weight gain
Date of the experiments
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Are descriptions that do not use numbers
Qualitative Observation
Quanitative Observation
Experiments
Inference
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Is an experiment in which only one variable is changed
Controlled Experiment
Independent Experiment
Lab Experiment
Classical Experiment
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Which frame should we use for forming hypotheses?
__________ because _________.
Will ______________ ?
If ____________, then _________.
First I _______, then I ________.
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Are descriptions that include numbers/measurements
Qualitative Observations
Quanitative Observations
Hypothesis
Inferences
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When graphing, which axis does the dependent variable belong on?
Z
X
Y
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What is normally the first step to the scientific method?
Form Hypothesis
Draw Conclusions
Share Results
Make Observations
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The scientific method is the exact same for every experiment.
True
False
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A well-tested explanation that lets us make accurate predictions about new situations
Hypothesis
Theory
Observation
Inference
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Is a scientific prediction that can be tested in ways that support or reject it
Theory
Observation
Hypothesis
Inference
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Observation or Inference? The NY Yankees have been playing so well, they'll probably make it to the playoffs.
Inference
Observation
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When graphing, which axis does the independent variable belong on?
Y
Z
X
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In an experiment testing the weight gain of chickens on different diets - what is the independent variable?
Type of chickens
Type of diet
Weight gain
Date of experiments
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In an experiment testing the weight gain of chickens on different diets - what is the dependent variable?
Weight gain
Type of chickens
Chickens feed normally
Type of diet
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A good hypothesis should be ___ and ____.
Testable and Measurable
Complicated and Measurable
Complicated and Testable
Testable and Easy
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Observation or Inference: Two red figures are arranged to the left and right of the black figure.
Inference
Observation
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The variable that you are measuring or observing as a result of the experiment.
Control Variable
Manipulated Variable
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
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During an experiment, this group is often used as a comparison to the experimental group.
Experimental Group
Dependent Variable
Control Group
Independent Variable
