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Scientific Method & Variables
Scientific Method & Variables
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A simple statement predicting the result of a controlled scientific experiment is called a...
control
hypothesis
variable
experiment
2
What changes as a result of the independent variable?
constant
independent variable
control variable
dependent variable
3
The steps scientists use to create explanations based on the evidence gathered is called the...
observation
scientific method
variable
experiment
4
The number of subjects used in an experiment or study is called the...
sample size
experiment
trial run
testers
5
According to the data on the graph, what is the INDEPENDENT variable of the study?
cats
number of people
who owns the pet
type of pet
6
The DEPENDENT variable should be charted along which axis of a graph?
y-axis
x-axis
none of the above
z-axis
7
The INDEPENDENT variable should be charted along which axis of a graph?
z-axis
x-axis
none of the above
y-axis
8
Which axis runs horizontally (left to right) on a graph?
none of the above
title
y-axis
x-axis
9
According to the data on the graph, what is the DEPENDENT variable of the study?
cats
who owns the pet
type of pet
number of people
10
To repeat a research study to confirm the results of the original study means to...
replicate
test
experiment
undo
11
To make an observation means to...
Use your senses to gather information.
Watch science.
Predict what will happen next.
Watch a movie.
12
A visual display of information or data is called a...
instagram
color printer
graph
picture
13
Which axis runs vertically (up & down) on a graph?
none of the above
x-axis
y-axis
title
14
Which of the following tools can be used to organize/display scientific data?
line graph
data table
t-chart
bar graph
15
According to the graph, which subject is the most favorite?
Science
Math
Social Studies
ELA
16
Evidence gathered through observations (especially during experiments) is known as...
experiment
scientific method
variables
data
17
The variable used as a standard to compare with the results in an experiment is called the...
dependent variable
none of the above
control variable
independent variable
18
According to the graph, what is the main idea of the gathered data?
colors
subjects
favorite subjects
number of students
19
According to the graph, which subject is least popular?
Science
Social Studies
Others
Math
20
Part of an experiment that the experimenter CHANGES is known as the...
control variable
dependent variable
constant
independent variable
21
The study of the natural world through experimentation and verification of facts is called...
science
variables
experiment
chemicals
