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SIMTAR - The Scientific Method
SIMTAR - The Scientific Method
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The Steps and aspects of the SIMTAR model of the scientific method (middle school)
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How many variables should there be in an experiment at any given time?
as many as you want
three
one
two
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Which scenario would be the most reliable and accurate?
Controlling all variables and doing 100 trials
Not controlling variables and doing 100 trials
Not controlling variables and doing 1 trial
Controlling all variables and doing 1 trial
3
Select the hypothesis that is written correctly
If you treat dogs well then they will be more friendly
Dogs are friendly.
If you train dogs more they might be better.
What happens if you train dogs?
4
The effect of the amount of light on plant growth is studied. What is the variable?
the type of plant
the amount of soil
the amount of light
plant growth
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In an experiment the factor being tested
experiment
control group
variable
data
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True or false: Only people with degrees in science can conduct experiments
TRUE
none
none
FALSE
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Designing an experiment comes under the step…
analyze and reord the data
test the hypothesis
state the hypothesis
information collection
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Jesse thinks protein shakes makes workers stronger. What is the variable?
lifting weights
the age of the workers
shakes
the exercise program for the workers
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Final step in the scientific method
reach a conclusion
draw a graph
state the problem
make a hypothesis
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A factor in an experiment that can change is a(n)...
hypothesis
control
observation
variable
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What is the difference between the experimental group and the control group?
the experimental group is larger
the experimental group is always in action
the control group does not contain the variable
the experimental group gets results
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A scientist will visit a library or go on the internet when doing what step?
information collection
make a hypothesis
analyze and record data
reach a conclusion
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When using the scientific method, the first step is to…..
state the problem
record and analyze the data
gather information about the problem
form a hypothesis
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Purpose of a control group in an experiment
to make a hypothesis
to organize your observations
to make a conclusion
to compare to the experimental group results
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If you were testing how well different bleaches take stains out of your clothes, the variable would be…
bleaches
clothes
washing machine
water
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When we notice something we make an _____________
observation
data
hypothesis
experiment
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Information collected from an experiment
hypothesis
magazine articles
graphs
data
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An Educated guess
conclusion
hypothesis
data
analysis
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A control group helps an experiment because it gives the scientist ….
more participants
A group to compare the experimental results to
more work to do
none of the above
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In any experiment the part that is held constant or under normal conditions is the……
hypothesis
control group
variable
experiment
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Seed jar "A" was put in a window sill; Jar "B" was placed in a dark room. Which was the experimaental group?
jar A
jar B
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The dissolving of sugar was studied. Each beaker had cubes of sugar. Each had 200 mL of water. This represents
reaching a conclusion
information collection
stating the problem
testing the hypothesis
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Seed jar "A" was put in a window sill; Jar "B" was placed in a dark room. Which was the control group?
jar A
jar B
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Control is to variable as constant is to…
change
hypothesis
experimental
analyze
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A good hypothesis must…
be based on logical observations
make a prediction
all of the above
be testable
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An experimental set-up with the variable left out
control group
data
experiment
variable
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What is the effect of the amount of light on plant growth? This would be a good…..
experimental group in a lab
hypothesis
lab set-up
question to investigate
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Our surroundings
experiment
data
environment
hypothesis
