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Scientific Method and Variables
Scientific Method and Variables
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The independent variable is also known as the:
Dependent Variable
Responding Variable
Manipulated Variable
Maximum Variable
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Does the height of the ramp impact the speed the ball will travel? All of the following are controlled variables except?
Material the ramp is made from
Weight of the ball
Height of the ramp
Size of the ball
3
The procedure should include both the numerical steps taken during an experiment and the data to be collected.
False
True
4
This is the final step that compares the results to your hypothesis and includes data for support.
Hypothesis
Experiment
Question
Conclusion
5
Data can be organized in all of the following except for:
Line Graph
Data Tables
Bar Graph
Hypothesis
6
The independent variable is generally found on the Y axis.
True
False
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All of the following are aspects of a scientific question except:
It is testable
It is an educated guess
It contains the independent and dependent variable
It has a ?
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Does the size of container impact the height the tree will grow? Which of the following is a solid hypothesis?
If the container is larger, then the tree will grow taller.
I think the size of the container will affect the height of the plant.
The tree will grow taller in a bigger container.
If the size of the container matters, then the tree will grow taller.
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An experiment to look at the impact of different genres of music on student math assessment performance. What is the DV?
Math assessment performance
Different genres of music
Students
Length of music
10
All of the following are scientific theories except for:
Newton's Laws of Motion
Theory of Plate Tectonics
Dalton's Atomic Theory
Theory of Evolution
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The variable that is manipulated or changed by the scientist during an experiment is called the:
Responding Variable
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Controlled Variables
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Does the height of the ramp impact the speed the ball will travel? What is the dependent variable?
Speed the ball will travel
Ramp
Height of the ramp
Size of the ball
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Does the height of the ramp impact the speed the ball will travel? What is a proper hypothesis for this question?
The ball will roll faster with a higher ramp.
If ramp height affects the speed, then the ball will roll faster.
I think the ball will roll faster.
If the ramp is higher, then the ball will roll faster.
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The conclusion should include all of the following except for:
Further Studies
Restate Hypothesis
Judgements
Actual Data
15
Experiment to determine if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car. What is the responding variable?
Car
Different tire treads
Size of tires
Braking distance of a car
16
The type of graph that should be used for seperate but related categories is a:
Circle Graph
Line Graph
Bar Graph
Data Graph
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The experiment step of the scientific method should include all of the following except for:
Conclusion
Procedure
Materials
Independent and Dependent Variables
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The variables that remain constant throughout at experiment are called the:
Control Group
Dependent Variables
Independent Variables
Controlled Variables
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Does the size of the container impact the height the tree will grow? What is the dependent variable?
height the tree will grow
Size of the container
Container
Tree
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Does the size of container impact the height the tree will grow? All of the following are controlled variables except?
Size of the container
Growing conditions
Amount of soil
Type of plant
21
An experiment to look at the impact of different genres of music on student math assessment performance. What is the IV?
Different genres of music
Students
Length of music
Math assessment performance
22
The step that uses an if...then...statement and is considered an educated guess
Question
Experiment
Hypothesis
Answer
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A dependent variable is also called the responsible variable.
False
True
24
The method used by scientists to answer a testable question.
Science Test Method
Scientist Method
Scientific Method
Testable Method
25
Experiment to determine if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car. What is the manipulated variable?
Different tire treads
Braking distance of a car
Car
Size of tires
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Does the size of the container impact the height the tree will grow? What is the independent variable?
Container
Tree
height the tree will grow
Size of the container
27
Which of the following is not a good scientific question?
Will roller blades be easier to use than roller skates?
Does smell impact taste?
Does temperature impact the speed at which salt dissolves?
Does the type of fertilizer impact the growth rate of the roses?
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Does the height of the ramp impact the speed the ball will travel? What is the independent variable?
Size of the ball
Height of the ramp
Ramp
Speed the ball will travel
29
The group that is not part of the experiment and is actually used as a comparison for the experiment is called the:
Constant Group
Control Group
Cool Group
Experimental Group
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All of the following are scientific models except for:
Atom Model
Pendulum
Graduated Cylinder
Cell Model
