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Scientific Method Review
Scientific Method Review
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6 steps of the scientific method
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A dependent variable is
the answer to an experiment
the only data in an experiment
a variable that DEPENDS on the independent variable
the variable that is purposely changed
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A Hypothesis is....
an if.....then..... statement
an educated guess
testable through an experiment
all of the above
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Why is it important to complete research?
It allows you to create a better hypothesis
Researching means you don't have to do the experiment
Red and Yellow.
The topic has probably been researched before.
4
Which of the following is the best type of graph to use when doing an analysis?
A line graph
A bar graph
A Pie Chart
It depends on the data and the experiment
5
When testing a hypothesis, you should always have.....
a dependent variable
independent and dependent variables
lab rats
an independent variable
6
Bozo the Clown is doing an experiment on how gases affect a balloon. What is the best hypothesis?
If I put helium into a balloon, will it float?
Helium will allow the balloon to rise highest.
If I put regular air into a balloon, then it will go highest
How much helium should I put into a balloon?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a scientific question?
What is the average price for a new video game?
Do violent video games affect human behaviors?
Which type of video game best improve hand-eye coordination?
Can educational video games aid children in learning?
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An independent variable is...
a variable that depends on another
None of the above
the variable we are purposely changing
a strong, independent woman
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If you find that your hypothesis is false, then you ARE REQUIRED to write a new one and start over.
False
True
10
If you change the amount of calories you eat, your weight will increase. Your weight is the....
Independent Variable
Conclusion
Experiment
Dependent Variable
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Which of the following is an example of a scientific question
Is it supposed to rain today?
What is the average yearly rainfall for London, Ohio?
Is it better for tomatoes to get rain or be watered by hand?
Why does it rain?
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Which of the following should you not have in your conclusion?
Explain why you enjoyed doing the experiment.
Providing plenty of evidence to support your claim.
State if your hypothesis is true or false
Restate your scientific question/ hypothesis
13
Sam is doing research on which dog breed is most violent. What is the best source to search?
dog.com
Dog Magazine
Scientific Journal of Dog Breeds
Scientific Journal of Hot Dogs
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"I think that doritos are the most popular chip" is not a hypothesis
True
False
15
Tom is doing a study on goldfish behaviors. Which would be the WORST source for him to use?
Scientific Journal of Fish Breeds
Wikipedia
A Facebook post about goldfish
Fish Breed Magazine
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Mr. Appis is looking at the effect of teaching and grades. What is a good hypothesis for him?
If students don't turn in work, then scores will decrease.
None of these
If Mr. Appis assigns more projects, then scores will increase.
Mr. Appis needs to teach better
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We found that the faster you drive, the less your MPG will be in your car. The speed is the....
Conclusion
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Experiment
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A hypothesis is always true
True
False
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A scientific question is.......
a question that can be tested by the scientific method
a question that asks for facts
a question that has a question mark
a question that asks for an opinion
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Facts, figures, and numbers in an experiment are called.....
Analysis
Results
Data
Math
