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Scientific Methods & Variable Review
Scientific Methods & Variable Review
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OLS Unit 12 Lessons 1 & 2
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What is a "Hypothesis"?
It is the longest leg of a triangle.
An educated guess based on background knowledge.
The correct answer.
A guess
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What is the purpose of conducting an experiment?
To prove or disprove your hypothesis
The way to design a science lab
To win an award
To find things out
3
What is the IV when comparing artificatial light and reg. sunlight on plant growth?
Plant growth
Angle of the light
Hours in the light
Type of light
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What is step THREE of the scientific method?
Design & Conduct the Experiment
Draw Conclusions
Form a hypothesis
Collect Data
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What format will you use when writing your hypothesis?
I think....
Cherries are better than chocolate.
Snozzberries taste like snozzberries.
If ____ then ____.
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What is the scientific method used for?
The way to learn science
The science standards
It is the step-by-step process to conduct an experiment
The way to design a science lab
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"Which type of peanut butter, do you like best?" Is this a scientific experiment?
No, this is not testable, it is a survey.
Yes, this is testable
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What is step ONE of the scientific method?
Write a problem/ask a question
Draw conclusions
Conduct the experiment
Form a hypothesis
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I have chosen my science experiment.
No! I need to get to work.
Yes! I am actively working on it with my LC.
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What is step TWO of the scientific method?
Collect Data
Draw Conclusions
Form a Hypothesis
Write a problem
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How do you come up with a "Question" for your experiment?
You ask a scientist
You start with a concern, based on observations.
Research the topic
You look it up
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What goes in the "results" section of the scientific method?
The science standards
It is the step-by-step process to conduct an experiment
The data or information found. Your observations.
The hypothesis
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What is the control variable?
An educated guess
What is changed
What is kept the same
What is the response
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What is the DV when comparing artificial and reg. sunlight to see plant growth?
Sunlight
Same soil
Plant growth
Amount of water the plant receives
