Chapter 1 Test

The dependent variable depends on the independent variable

Identify the independent variable: Which type of music quiets a baby faster: classical, jazz or rock?

A collection of facts and well-tested hypotheses...

A scientific hypothesis that has been tested over and over again and has not been disproven; also known as a principle..

An educated guess or a reasonable explanation...

A theory or practice that is considered to be without scientific foundation but purports to use the methods of science..

What is a constant?

An orderly method for gaining, organizing, and applying new knowledge...

The 3 cars in a parking lot and 5 types of coins in a jar are quantitative

What variable does the scientist manipulate (or change)?

The means of solving practical problems by applying the findings of science...

Qualitative observation deals with the 5 major senses – sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing.

Fill in the blank. If [independent variable], then [dependent variable], ________________ [explanation].

Identify the dependent variable...If you increase the duration of light, then the corn plants will grow more each day.

Which part of the Scientific Method is stated as a question?

Identify the dependent variable: What is the effect of diet and regular soda on blood sugar levels?

For a hypotheses to be considered scientific, it must be testable and be capable of being proven wrong...

Independent Variables are intentionally changed to determine outcome on other variable(s)

When writing a hypothesis, I must include...

The steps of the scientific method always need to be done in order

An organized body of human knowledge about nature; the process of exploring nature and discovering the order within it..

Something that competent observers can agree is true...