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Observation/Inference & The Scientific Method and Variables
Observation/Inference & The Scientific Method and Variables
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Intro to Scientific Method
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What is the purpose of an experiment?
to learn how to use science tools
to test a hypothesis
to impress your friends
to play with chemicals
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A _____ is an educated guess based upon your observations stating what you think the results of your experiment will be.
analysis
conclusion
hypothesis
homophone
3
The flowers were red and bell-shaped is an example of ________.
both quantitative observation and qualitative observation
quantitative observation
qualitative observation
4
When doing an experiment, you should only have one _____ for the test to be fair.
independent variable
construction variable
dependent variable
control variable
5
As you test your hypothesis, you need to collect ____ that can later be analyzed.
instructions
supplies
data
tools
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A hypothesis should be stated in the form: If ______, then _______.
independent variable, dependent variable
effect, cause
dependent variable, independent variable
cause, effect
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It is okay for your hypothesis to be wrong.
False
True
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The salamander is gray with a red stripe down its back and has 5 toes is __________.
quantitative observation
both quantitative observation and qualitative observation
qualitative observation
9
In an experiment, this is the group that is NOT exposed to the experimental treatment.
stable group
control group
experimental group
unchanging group
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After performing the experiment, you should ____ the results with others so they can learn from your work.
communicate
hide
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In an experiment, this is the group that IS exposed to or treated with the independent variable.
control group
unstable group
experimental group
changing group
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______ are the things you keep the same in an experiment. They are also known as control variables.
Micro variables
Independent variables
Constants
Dependent variables
13
After completing all trials and collecting the data, you will need to ___ the data to make a conclusion.
dismiss
engage
destroy
analyze
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The ____ is what you will be measuring in the experiment (the effect).
control variable
dependent variable
independent variable
solution variable
15
The tree is 81 feet tall and has a circumference of 13.5 feet is ____________________.
quantitative observation
qualitative observation
quantitative observation AND qualitative observation
16
Every experiment begins with a specific ______ which comes from an observation.
hypothesis
question
conclusion
data analysis
17
The recorded measurements taken during an experiment are called ____.
questions
data
inferences
conclusions
18
After analyzing the data, you need to form a ___. It will state whether your hypothesis was supported or not.
collection
conclusion
opinion
hypothesis
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How many independent variable should there be in an experiment/investigation?
two
none
as many as necessary
one
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The responding variable is called the ___________.
independent variable
dependent variable
cause
effect
21
A conclusion that you make based upon your observations and your prior knowledge is called ________.
inference
hypothesis
explanation
conclusion
22
Scientists try to answer questions by gathering___, to support or invalidate their findings.
errors
evidence
guest speakers
opinions
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Scientists use the ___when conducting an experiment by following steps that test a hypothesis.
scientific method
hypothesis formula
social studies method
data collection
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The manipulated (the one you change on purpose) variable is called the __________.
cause
dependent variable
independent variable
effect
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A/n ____________ is suggested answer to a question that is testable.
inference
conclusion
hypothesis
educated guess
