Galloway's Scientific Method Review

Question 1

All the things in an experiment that must be the same to make it fair are called

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controlled variables or constants

Question 2

“The fertilized plants grew 6cm taller than the unfertilized plants therefore my hypothesis is correct.” is the

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conclusion

Question 3

Mrs. Galloway's son is in the

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Air Force

Question 4

What you measure or observe to obtain your results is the

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dependent variable

Question 5

The step by step process for carrying out a test of your hypothesis is a

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procedure

Question 6

Mrs. Galloway was born on the day of the first

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Super Bowl

Question 7

A statement that sums up what you learn from an experiment is a

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conclusion

Question 8

In which step of the scientific method do we want to use graphs

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analyze data

Question 9

The following is an example of what part of the scientific method: “You notice plants in your neighbor’s garden are tall

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observation

Question 10

The question being asked is the

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problem

Question 11

A(n)_____ observation deals with descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers.

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qualitative

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a rule when writing a hypothesis?

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it should restate the question

Question 13

What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds a whale makes?

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making observations

Question 14

Keeping all conditions the same except for the independent variable is called the

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controlling variables

Question 15

The following is an example of what part of the scientific method: “Day 3: Plant A grew 2 cm and Plant B grew 0.5 cm

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data

Question 16

A prediction or statement that can be tested is a(n)___________.

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hypothesis

Question 17

A prediction about the outcome of an experiment is a __________.

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hypothesis

Question 18

What kind of observation deals with numbers?

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quantitative

Question 19

Measurements and other observations are the

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data

Question 20

When you put your data into a more useable form like a graph, that step is called

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interpreting data

Question 21

Which of the following do scientists use when observing?

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their senses and tools

Question 22

The factor or thing that is changed in an experiment is the

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Independent variable

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