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Godby Biology Teachers Science Method Review
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A possible explanation for a set of observations is known as a
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Variable
Theory
2
In the experiment to test this hypothesis everything is a CONTROLLED FACTOR EXCEPT the?
amount of water
amount of steel wool used
rate of rusting
type of steel wool
3
What is the EXPERIMENTAL GROUP in this scenario?
The bad of popcorn in the cabinet
The bag of popcorn kept in the fridge
The refrigerator
The microwave
4
What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE in this scenario?
Amount of time algae is exposed to light
The growth rate of algae
The color of algae
The blue light
5
The statement "It is 92 degrees outside" is a
Quantitative Observation
Law
Theory
Qualitative Observation
6
What is most likely the independent variable in the experiment shown?
The soil pH
The type of plant
The hours per day of light
The amount of soil
7
What characteristic must be true of a hypothesis?
It must be correct
It must be testable
It must be observed several times
It must include quantitative data
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What is the CONTROL GROUP in this scenario?
The medication
The people on the medication
The doctors
The people taking the sugar pills
9
A process to gather evidence to understand a topic is called the
Model Method
Experimental Process
Scientific Theory
Scientific Method
10
What is a hypothesis that is supported by experimental results, many times?
Data
Theory
Prediction
Law
11
What skill are you using when you are using your 5 senses?
Developing a Question
Forming a Hypothesis
Data Collecting
Observing
12
The statement, "The boy is scared" is a
Model
Inference
Variable
Observation
13
The factor that is manipulated or being tested by the scientist is the
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Control Group
Experiment
14
What is a statement that describes relationships under certain conditions in nature
Inference
Experimental Group
Law
Theory
15
The statement "This shirt is blue" is a:
Hypothesis
Quantitative Observation
Inference
Qualitative Observation
