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Scientific Method and Variables
Scientific Method and Variables
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The independent variable is also known as the:
Manipulated Variable
Dependent Variable
Maximum Variable
Responding Variable
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This is the final step that compares the results to your hypothesis and includes data for support.
Hypothesis
Question
Experiment
Conclusion
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Which of the following is not a good scientific question?
Will roller blades be easier to use than roller skates?
Does smell impact taste?
Does the type of fertilizer impact the growth rate of the roses?
Does temperature impact the speed at which salt dissolves?
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An experiment to look at the impact of different genres of music on student math assessment performance. What is the DV?
Students
Different genres of music
Math assessment performance
Length of music
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Does the height of the ramp impact the speed the ball will travel? What is a proper hypothesis for this question?
I think the ball will roll faster.
If the ramp is higher, then the ball will roll faster.
The ball will roll faster with a higher ramp.
If ramp height affects the speed, then the ball will roll faster.
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An experiment to look at the impact of different genres of music on student math assessment performance. What is the IV?
Length of music
Students
Math assessment performance
Different genres of music
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The method used by scientists to answer a testable question.
Scientist Method
Scientific Method
Testable Method
Science Test Method
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All of the following are scientific models except for:
Pendulum
Cell Model
Atom Model
Graduated Cylinder
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All of the following are scientific theories except for:
Theory of Plate Tectonics
Newton's Laws of Motion
Dalton's Atomic Theory
Theory of Evolution
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Data can be organized in all of the following except for:
Bar Graph
Hypothesis
Data Tables
Line Graph
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The type of graph that should be used for seperate but related categories is a:
Data Graph
Line Graph
Circle Graph
Bar Graph
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Does the size of the container impact the height the tree will grow? What is the independent variable?
Tree
height the tree will grow
Size of the container
Container
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The variables that remain constant throughout at experiment are called the:
Dependent Variables
Independent Variables
Control Group
Controlled Variables
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A dependent variable is also called the responsible variable.
True
False
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All of the following are aspects of a scientific question except:
It is testable
It is an educated guess
It contains the independent and dependent variable
It has a ?
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The experiment step of the scientific method should include all of the following except for:
Conclusion
Materials
Independent and Dependent Variables
Procedure
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The conclusion should include all of the following except for:
Restate Hypothesis
Actual Data
Further Studies
Judgements
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Does the size of the container impact the height the tree will grow? What is the dependent variable?
Size of the container
height the tree will grow
Tree
Container
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Does the size of container impact the height the tree will grow? Which of the following is a solid hypothesis?
I think the size of the container will affect the height of the plant.
If the size of the container matters, then the tree will grow taller.
The tree will grow taller in a bigger container.
If the container is larger, then the tree will grow taller.
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Does the size of container impact the height the tree will grow? All of the following are controlled variables except?
Type of plant
Amount of soil
Size of the container
Growing conditions
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Experiment to determine if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car. What is the manipulated variable?
Different tire treads
Size of tires
Car
Braking distance of a car
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The independent variable is generally found on the Y axis.
False
True
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Does the height of the ramp impact the speed the ball will travel? What is the independent variable?
Ramp
Size of the ball
Height of the ramp
Speed the ball will travel
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Does the height of the ramp impact the speed the ball will travel? All of the following are controlled variables except?
Material the ramp is made from
Weight of the ball
Size of the ball
Height of the ramp
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Does the height of the ramp impact the speed the ball will travel? What is the dependent variable?
Height of the ramp
Speed the ball will travel
Size of the ball
Ramp
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The variable that is manipulated or changed by the scientist during an experiment is called the:
Controlled Variables
Responding Variable
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
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The procedure should include both the numerical steps taken during an experiment and the data to be collected.
False
True
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Experiment to determine if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car. What is the responding variable?
Size of tires
Braking distance of a car
Different tire treads
Car
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The group that is not part of the experiment and is actually used as a comparison for the experiment is called the:
Control Group
Experimental Group
Cool Group
Constant Group
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The step that uses an if...then...statement and is considered an educated guess
Answer
Hypothesis
Experiment
Question
