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Scientific Method and Variables
Scientific Method and Variables
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To test the hypothesis you must...
experiment
make a conclusion
make more predictions
observations
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What is a statement that can be tested?
independent variable
operational definition
hypothesis
conclusion
3
A likely explanation or probable answer, an educated guess is referred to as?
conclusion
hypothesis
problem
control
4
My hypothesis was proven correct. What is the name of this part of an experiment?
data
scientific method
conclusion
constant
5
This picture shows the _____variable
constant
dependent
independent
control
6
The hypothesis must include an ___ ____ statement.
if, then
correct
cause, effect
dependent, variable
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If your hypothesis is proven wrong, what should you do?
Record your results
change your results
start over
change your hypothesis and retest
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This picture shows the ____ variable
dependent
Independent
constant
control
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Things you leave the same when you're doing an experiment
constants
variables
control
hypothesis
10
Which is the variable being observed or measured in an experiment?
constant
Dependent variable
Independent variable
control
11
In order to change the # of swings a pendulum makes you must...
change the length of the string
change the force you swing the pendulum
change the angle of release
change the mass
12
According to the scientific method, you need a _____ at the end of the experiment.
hypothesis
graphs
conclusion
data
13
Does the amount of fertilizer affect the height of a plant? what is the independent variable?
height of plant
amount of soil
amount of fertilizer
amount of sunlight
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Numbers and information collected during an experiment
variables
operational definition
data
conclusion
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How many independent variables can an experiment have?
3
0
1
2
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If you give a plant fertilizer, the plant will grow bigger. What should be the control?
plant with sunlight
plant with fertilizer
plant with no fertilizer
plant with extra water
17
How does the amount of sunlight affect the height of a plant? Name a constant?
height of plant
plant growth
type of plant
amount of sunlight
18
The ______ group gets the normal treatment. It's used as a comparison.
control
constant
dependent
operational definition
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In what step of the scientific method do we decide if our hypothesis was correct or not?
procedure
observations
conclusion
the problem
20
You want to see if music makes plants grow taller? what is the dependent variable?
growth of the plant
type of plants
playing music
type of music
