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Scientific Method Review
Scientific Method Review
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A review of the Scientific Method
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What is a constant?
What we intentionally manipulate
A standard we measure against
Something we keep the same for each trial
What we measure
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This increases the reliability of an experiment
A and C
Expert Opinion
Replication
Randomization
3
A procedure is a
Step-by-step plan of the experiment
A pro or con of the experiment
All required equipment
An if.. than statment
4
A procedure should be specific because
Ms. Calmes said so
We need people to be able to perform it in an identical way
5
What is a hypothesis?
A tool we use to analyze data
A tentative answer
An exaggerated thesis
A question we create after research
6
The step where we look at patterns, phenomenon, and real world problems is
Question
Observation
Refine/ Elaborate
Analyze Data
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A control is
A standard we measure against
Controlla
The thing we keep constant
The tool we use to measure data
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To determine the effects of shampoo on dryness, what is the dependent variable?
Water
Dryness
Shampoo
No shampoo
9
To determine the effects of brands of dog food on dog growth, a constant might be
Brand of dog food
Dog Growth
No dog food
Amount of dog food served
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An experiment should have objectives that are
Realistic
All the above
Achievable
Measurable
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56 meters is an example of
Qualitative data
Quantitative Data
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Data should be analyzed in ___________ terms
Common Sense
Exceptional
Statistical
Cyclic
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The independent variable is
What is graphed on the y axis
What we measure
What stands alone
What we intentionally change or manipulate
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The dependent variable is
what we meausure
what we intentionally change
what the experiment depends on
what we keep the same
15
The dependent variable goes on the ____ -axis
Y
X
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To determine the affects of heat on body aches, the independent variable is
Body Aches
Heat
No heat
Ice pack
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Hair color is an example of
Quantitative Data
Qualitative Data
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What is the first step in the scientific method?
Refine
Experiment
Observation
Question
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What does the scientific method being "cyclic" mean?
All of the above
We find ways to change or improve our experiment
We're always asking more questions
We explore aspects that have not be tested yet
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The step where we form an "if" "than" statement is
Question
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Observation
21
The step where we ask more questions and explore new possibilities is
Refine/ Elaborate
Hypothesis
Question
Analyze Data
22
To determine the effects of moisture level on plant growth, a control could be
Plant growth
No moisture
Type of Plant
Plant Pot
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The scientific method is best described as
A strategy used to find stuff through research
A method we used to do hypothetical testing
A strategy used to answer questions through experimentation
A method used to do sciency stuff
