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An intro to experimental design and scientific method.

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1
Where does the dependent variable go on a graph?
On the Y axis.
It doesn't belong on a graph.
In the key.
on the X axis.
2
Which of the following is not a scientific hypothesis?
Temperature increases during the day and decreases at night.
The mountains in Colorado are older than in Switzerland.
Monarch butterflies prefer red flowers to any other color.
Does the US spend more on space orocean research?
3
An example of quantitative data is...
all of the tigers on the African plains.
blue-green bacteria
twelve monarch butterflies
the canopy of the rainforest
4
The control group...
receives no treatment.
receives the experimental treatment.
is not always necessary in a controlled experiment.
Must include both men and women.
5
What is the independent variable in this experiment?
The number of eggs in each jar.
The number of flies in each jar.
The amount of meat.
The type of covering on the jar.
6
Which of these is an unsafe lab procedure?
Waft vapors towards you when smelling.
Point a heated test tube away from your face.
Use a fire extinguisher to douse a flame on someone's body.
Tell a teacher about any spills or breakages.
7
Which is NOT a feature of the scientific method?
Repeat the experiment.
Convince other scientists of your conclusions.
Ask a question.
Form a testable hypothesis.