Independent variables from past experiments:

amount of H2O and amount of juice

One valid way to quiz prepare:

Use the tiger backpack page tips.

In testing different fertilizers on pumpkins, what would be a good control?

The pumpkin(s) with no fertilizer

What were the I.V. and D.V. for Johnny's Living Room Experiment?

IV: Occupants in Room, DV: Odor

Which choice is quantitative about the graph?

Growth was measured for 7 weeks., It compares two types of fertilizers.

Why should only 1 variable be tested at a time?

It helps us see if any changes occur.

Which statement about a cloud is an inference?

The cloud is dark because the air is polluted.

The best example of a hypothesis regarding parachutes:

If we drop them, small one drops 1st b/c it holds more air.

Most of tomorrow's quiz is based on...

The Scientific Method (Quizlet Flashcards 16 - 26).

What's on tomorrow's quiz?

Mostly IV, DV, control & constants

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Scientific Method Part 2 2021: Scientific Method Part 2: Quizlet 16 - 26 [Variables (IV & DV), Control & Constant + Review of Part 1

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1
Having a control is good to have when carrying out an experiment. A synonym for control is...
standard
control
constant
variable
2
Independent variables from past experiments:
plant growth and freeze time
water cup and no water
amount of H2O and amount of juice
type of pot and type of cup
3
When carrying out an experiment, you should test...
one constant.
one variable.
one trial.
two variables.
4
The I.V. for Tim's fig tree experiment is amount of water. What's the D.V.?
plant health
amount of water
stopwatch or timer
plant without water
5
If D.V. for Tim's experiment is the plant health, what's I.V.?
the plant without water.
the amount of water.
the plant growth.
the stopwatch or timer.
6
Experiments should have many...
trials
errors
variables
things
7
Another valid way to quiz prepare:
Spend most time reviewing what you know.
Study after midnight and at sunrise.
Memorize all the Quizlet answers.
Review your uncertainties.
8
A factor that remains the same within an experiment:
variable
constant
equal
control
9
Independent Variable:
Responds
Observed or Measured
Manipulated
Standard for comparison
10
One valid way to quiz prepare:
Google it!
Review your notes for 10 minutes.
Use the tiger backpack page tips.
Memorize the facts.
11
Johnny wanted to know why his living room smelled so bad. What would be the best control?
Johnny
The type of room
An empty room
Uncle Bill
12
Why is having a control important?
It makes sense
You don't always need one.
It's important.
You compare results to it.
13
In testing different fertilizers on pumpkins, what would be a good control?
The pumpkin(s) with no fertilizer
How long the pumpkins are tested
The types of fertilizer
How well the pumpkins grow
14
Tim wants to find out how different amounts of H2O effect plant growth. One constant should be...
amount of H2O.
the plant without H2O.
amount of sunlight.
plant growth.
15
What were the I.V. and D.V. for Johnny's Living Room Experiment?
IV: Odor, DV: Occupants in Room
IV: Johnny DV: Uncle Bill
IV: The Living Room DV: Odor
IV: Occupants in Room, DV: Odor
16
Experiments should have many...
errors.
records
variables.
constants.
17
Most valid experiments have...
an accurate hypothesis.
an IV and a DV.
one trial
one constant.
18
Which choice is quantitative about the graph?
It has straight lines.
Growth was measured for 7 weeks.
It compares two types of fertilizers.
Blue and red are used for bar colors.
19
Why should only 1 variable be tested at a time?
It helps us see if any changes occur.
Mr. G said it was important
One variable is better than none!
Every experiment does it.
20
In an experiment, what is observed or measured:
Manipulated Variable
Independent Variable
Observed!
Dependent Variable
21
Mrs. R. played music to see how it would effect plant growth. Her control was:
Type of music
Plant growth
No music
Normal music
22
The IV and DV are like...
cause and effect.
tuckahoe and tiger.
fruits and vegetables.
peanut butter and jelly.
23
A valid hypothesis...
can be tested.
always has if, then, because.
is an educated guess.
is a good guess.
24
What was a constant for Johnny's Living Room Experiment?
Uncle Bill
The furniture
The odor
Who was in the room
25
Should have been constant for this year's pumpkin contest?
The # of pumpkin seeds.
The size of the pumpkins.
The # of contestants.
The size of the tools used.
26
Which statement about a cloud is an inference?
The cloud has a spherical shape.
The cloud covers most of the sky above our school.
The cloud is dark.
The cloud is dark because the air is polluted.
27
The best example of a hypothesis regarding parachutes:
The lightest parachute will drop slower than all of them.
We predict the largest parachute will land the slowest.
If we drop them, small one drops 1st b/c it holds more air.
The parachute with shortest strings will drop fast.
28
Qualitative:
Amount
Numbers
How much
Shape
29
According to Tim's fig tree experiment, what's a constant?
plant health
amount of water
plant without water
amount of soil
30
Most of tomorrow's quiz is based on...
everything we learned in Science since 4th Grade.
everything we learned since September.
The Scientific Method (Quizlet Flashcards 16 - 26).
The Scientific Method: All of It.
31
What's on tomorrow's quiz?
Everything in Science since 4th Grade
Mostly IV, DV, control & constants
The Scientific Method
Everything since October
32
Remains the same:
Equal
Constant
Control
Variable

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