A dependent variable is...

the variable that we measure to see if a change occurred.

Which of the following is a hypothesis?

If water is warmer, then the sugar will dissolve faster.

A controlled variable is...

what we keep the same throughout the experiment.

An independent variable is...

the variable that we change in our experiment.

the factors that may affect an experiment.

the scientific prediction made.

Which of the following is an aim?

To determine if increasing x increase y.

states the purpose of the investigation.

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Scientific Method Module 1 & 2

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This quiz tests students knowledge of what an aim, hypothesis, independent, dependent and controlled variable is.

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1
A dependent variable is...
the variable that we measure to see if a change occurred.
the variable that we change in our experiment.
what we keep the same throughout the experiment.
2
Challenge: An example of a controlled variable from the bicarb & soda experiment is...
the placement of Mr Holmes' chair.
the shape of the desk.
the temperature of the room.
the amount of bicarb soda used.
3
Which of the following is NOT true about a hypothesis?
A hypothesis should contain an "If... then..." statement.
It is always correct.
It must be testable.
It predicts what will happen.
4
Which of the following is a hypothesis?
If water is warmer, then the sugar will dissolve faster.
The water level doesn't change.
The sugar gets less when stirred in warm water.
To determine if warm water increase solubility.
5
A controlled variable is...
the variable that we change in our experiment.
what we keep the same throughout the experiment.
the variable that we measure to see if a change occurred.
6
An independent variable is...
the variable that we measure to see if a change occurred.
the variable that we change in our experiment.
what we keep the same throughout the experiment.
7
A variable is...
the scientific prediction made.
the factors that may affect an experiment.
states the purpose of the investigation.
8
A hypothesis is...
the scientific prediction made.
the factors that may affect an experiment.
states the purpose of the investigation.
9
Which of the following is an aim?
X and Y stay the same.
To determine if increasing x increase y.
X stays the same and Y changes.
If x then y will happen.
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An aim...
states the purpose of the investigation.
the factors that may affect an experiment.
the scientific prediction made.

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