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What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE (DV): If I study, then I think my test score will increase.
my test score
Time I study
If ____ then I think ____
control group
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How many independent variables does a valid experiment have?
0
3
2
1
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Which step of the scientific method must always be written as a question?
Problem
Hypothesis
Experiment
Conclusion
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Which correctly lists the steps of the scientific method in order?
Conclusion, Experiment, Observation, Problem, Hypothesis
Problem, Hypothesis, Observations, Conclusion, Experiment
Problem, Hypothesis, Observation, Experiment, Conclusion
Problem, Hypothesis, Experiment, Observation, Conclusion
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What is the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE (IV) in this problem: Will the sugar I eat affect my energy?
constants
my energy
Will ___ affect ___?
the sugar I eat
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Which part of an experiment is needed so that we have something to compare our results to?
Constants
Independent Variable
Control Group
Dependent Variable
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Which part of an experiment is the CAUSE or part changed on PURPOSE?
Control Group
Constants
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
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Which is the dependent variable?
Growth Rate
Amount of light
Amount of Water
Type of plant
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Why do scientists use the Scientific Method?
To practice safety
To solve a problem or find an answer
To use lab equiptment
To have fun
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Which step of the scientific method is the answer to the problem?
Problem
Observation
Hypothesis
Conclusion
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Which step of the scientific method is a test done to find the answer?
Problem
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Experiment
12
Which statement is TRUE?
A hypothesis is a guess about the future
A Hypothesis is always true
An inference is a fact
An inference is a guess about the future
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What type of graphing relationship is depicted below?
Indirect/Inverse
Cyclic
Constant
Direct
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Which of the following is an inference based on the picture?
The branch is broken
A boy is in the water
A goat is standing next to the water
The branch may have broken when the boy was sitting on it.
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Which part of an experiment describes things kept the SAME for all groups?
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Control Group
Constants
16
Which best describes an observation?
Using your senses to describe what may have happened
An educated guess
A fact
An opinion
17
Which type of graphing relationship exists below?
Constant
Cyclic
Inverse/Indirect
Direct
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Which key words are needed when writing a hypothesis?
Will ____ affect ____?
If _____ then I think ____.
As the ______
19
Which of the following is a problem?
Perhaps she just ate candy!
If we eat candy, then my energy will increase.
Will eating candy affect my energy?
I see her eating candy.
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Which part of an experiment is the EFFECT or RESULT that is MEASURED at the end?
Independent Variable
Control Group
Constants
Dependent Variable
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What should NOT be a constant when solving "Will the time spent studying affect my test score?"
Test Questions
Time spent studying
Length of Test
Study Environment
22
What is the independent variable in the experiment below?
Amount of Water
Plant height
Sun
Type of plant
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Which best states the graphing relationship depicted below?
As quantity increases, price decreases
As quantity increase, price increases
As quantity increases, price increases then decreases
As quantity increases, price stays the same
